Star Wars Actor Kenny Baker, R2D2, Struck With Mys

[The Sith Apprentice[MOD]of'08]

Star Wars Actor
Kenny Baker (R2D2)
Struck With Mysterious Illness

4/11/2008 11:02 PM EST
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Star Wars Actor Kenny Baker, R2D2, Struck With Mysterious Illness
Kenny Baker, best known for his role as R2-D2 in Star Wars was brought to the hospital on Thursday, April 10th, 2008, due to a mystery illness. Baker was flying from the United States to England when he fell ill on the plane.

The actor was rushed to hospital immediately after landing at the airport. A family member said that he was recovering last night and expected to be home in a few days. "Kenny's conscious and talking, hopefully hell be absolutely fine", said one relative.

Kenny played R2-D2 in all 6 of the Star Wars films.

[Master DS]

Wow. That sounds bad. I hope he gets well.

[The Sith Apprentice[MOD]of'08]

LATEST: Diminutive STAR WARS actor KENNY BAKER is feeling "a lot better" after he was admitted to hospital with chest problems, reports his son.
The three-foot, eight-inch (1.12-metre) star - who has appeared as lovable droid R2-D2 in all six films in the franchise - fell ill after a holiday in the U.S. and checked into hospital on Wednesday (09Apr09) in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England.
Doctors believe a bout of pneumonia he suffered from last year (07) may be behind his current affliction, which has left the 73-year-old dependent on a nebuliser to assist his breathing.
Baker's son Kevin explains, "He was very seriously ill when he flew in on Tuesday but he's out of bed now. He's well aware of all the support he's received and thanks everyone for their kind regards."

(source: www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/r2-d2%20actor%20recovering%20in%20hospital_1065542 )

[RamZnation]

Glad to hear he's doing better.

[Master Seryozha]

Im really glad he's better.