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Darth Vader beats cancer!
Good news, Star Wars fans: David Prowse, the 74-year-old actor who played Darth Vader in the first three films, is officially clear of cancer.
That's the news reported by the British Daily Mirror newspaper:
Star Wars actor David, 74, who played the 6ft 6in villain in the first three films, got the all-clear last month.The former body-builder—and TV's Green Cross Code—stunned doctors by making a full recovery after intensive radiotherapy at London's Royal Marsden Hospital.
Speaking from his home in Croydon, Surrey, David said: "I've won the fight and I'm feeling better than ever. Everyone was shocked by how well it all went."
We're glad the Force was with him this time!
By Eric Draven at 4:26 PM ON 02/03/10
Excellent news! Get well soon Dave!
By Tekzel at 5:02 PM ON 02/03/10
Please, cancer doesn't have the sack necessary to take on a Sith Lord!
By jedidoh at 5:12 PM ON 02/03/10
Congratulations David. Have met the man many times before, very nice person and loyal to the fans.
By Stone at 5:50 PM ON 02/03/10
The Force is strong with this one!
By Imagica at 5:58 PM ON 02/03/10
Never underestimate the power of the Darkside.
Is what I think you meant Stone
By Scott at 8:56 PM ON 02/03/10
He finds our lack of faith disturbing...
Good on ya David, live long and prosper!
By Omen at 9:10 PM ON 02/03/10
Can't keep our favorite Sith Lord down.
By Red Mask at 9:14 PM ON 02/03/10
Good for him!
By Captain Calvin Grant at 1:29 AM ON 02/04/10
Awsome news Dave, glad you are staying with us longer.
By rataib at 1:46 AM ON 02/04/10
So between this and Roddy Piper there is clear evidence that being totally awesome helps to cure cancer.
By J at 3:42 AM ON 02/04/10
(Correction: TV's Green Cross Code *Man*)
Happy news.
By Me at 10:56 AM ON 02/04/10
"Impressive... Most impressive!" Seriously, awesome news, Dave!!!!"
By shazbazzar at 10:58 AM ON 02/04/10
Fantastic news!
Dave Prowse IS Darth Vader.
Looking forward to meeting you again.
By muadib at 3:04 PM ON 02/04/10
Good to hear,,,,,ah,btw, were can i get some of those mediclorians?
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