Queen_Sindel Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 RIP Kenny. We're all shocked to hear about this, so unsurprisingly a number of topics appeared. I have merged all into one now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apefan1 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 A wonderful man RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.fids Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I will dearly miss Kenny.. I've had the privelage of meeting Kenny many times over the past 10 years... lots of white wines and Star Wars chats... only saw him two weeks past after many memories before.. a true gent and lover of Star Wars fans.. conventions will never be the same without Kenny... RIP my friend... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1980 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Its depressing that other sites are posting jokes about him. As I said only met him briefly at the last 2 LFCCs and he seemed like a genuinely nice person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneLee Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I met him for the first time at LFCC this year and you could tell he was very ill but he still spent all day Saturday meeting his fans and that tells you what he was like as a person. It was a real pleasure to meet him. RIP Kenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky50 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Really sad news at the passing of Kenny Baker, so glad that I got the chance to met him a couple of weeks ago in London. You only had to look at the queue for his autograph/photo to know how much he was loved by his fans and we will all miss him.. R.I.P Kenny Baker (R2-D2/Fidgit) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbug Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 such sad news i ran out of time to meet him a few weeks back really gutted about RIP Kenny you are a ledgend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanboy67 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 R.I.P. R2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siva Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 R.I.P you will be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faerie Tanith Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Not a Star Wars fan. Never was, probably never will be. But when I saw this news my heart sank. I've seen Kenny at (I think) every con I've been to, and everybody has always said how lovely he is. When I was cosplaying Elsa from Frozen, I walked past him as he was walking back to his table and he complimented the dress I was wearing. At LFCC my dad pointed out to me how unwell he looked and told me he couldn't believe he was still doing cons... two weeks later, here we go. He isn't someone I ever would have met, not being a fan, but I always noticed him and I think everyone knows who he is regardless of whether or not they're fans. Very sad to hear this today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorwhoman Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 My deepest sympathies go out to Kenny Baker's family and especially to Val. I got to know Kenny and Val very well over the years at con's they were the nicest kind people you could ever want to meet, When I used to go into the venue they would recognize me and call or wave to me to come over to their table and say hello. Kenny didn't mind talking about the films he was in like The Elephant Man, Time Bandits and of course Star Wars also he talked to me about the people he worked with like Terry Gilliam, David Rappaport, and John Hurt. Kenny Baker was a national treasure and will be sorely missed, conventions will never be the same again with out him. R.I.P Kenny Baker August 24th 1934 - August 13th 2016 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18blue78 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 My heart sank when I heard the news about Kenny. Some of my fondest memories are of meeting him & his wife. They always made the effort to take an interest in everyone they met, that's why Kenny has been such a popular guest over so many years. Sweet dreams Kenny & thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ballarmy Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Sad times that one of my Favourite Droids Actor as a boy growing up has left us all, 81 is a very good age and not only was Kenny in 6 of the Star Wars Movies - Kenny also played parts in the Time Bandits - Flash Gordon - Labyrinth to name a few. I'm sure that everyone will agree when I type this - Kenny was always a class act at the show master events a True Gent, who had time for Everyone. I will miss not seeing you at the Events Kenny. RIP I would have posted a few photo's however I am not that far advanced regarding posting photo's on here... sorry... I'm sure more than a few of you all will post your own pics with Kenny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacecadet is here Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 RIP Kenny, You may never know how much we all loved meeting with you, You were always smiling so happy to meet your fans, attending all Cons and keeping millions of people young and old entertained. We have lost a Legend, Heaven has gained a Star... Our Cons have changed forever, but you will never be forgotten RIP Kenny old boy.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodef Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 RIP Kenny Had the privilege of meeting him at 2 local showmasters events over the last 5 years. I Will treasure those memories and the autographs he signed for me. When I seen him at Celebration a month ago I really did not think that would be the last time I would see him at conventions. Thank you for the memories and MTFBWY. "Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. Mourn them do not. Miss them do not." - Yoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald mindham Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Yes these events will miss wee kenny baker rest in peace wee one and may the force be with you always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorwhoman Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 My deepest sympathies go out to Kenny Baker's family and especially to Val. I got to know Kenny and Val very well over the years at con's they were the nicest kind people you could ever want to meet, When I used to go into the venue they would recognize me and call or wave to me to come over to their table and say hello. Kenny didn't mind talking about the films he was in like The Elephant Man, Time Bandits and of course Star Wars also he talked to me about the people he worked with like Terry Gilliam, David Rappaport, and John Hurt. Kenny Baker was a national treasure and will be sorely missed, conventions will never be the same again with out him. R.I.P Kenny Baker August 24th 1934 - August 13th 2016 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabs Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) Kenny always has a smile or a wink waiting for you, a true showman until the end. Kenny, you will be remembered, and missed by millions. My thoughts with his family. Edited August 14, 2016 by Shabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnosoul Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Truly sad news,he was really nice when I met in 2007,i will miss not seeing him and Val at the event,my deepest condolences go out to his wife Val RIP Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRichard76 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Kenny and Rusty at Empire (Showmasters) Day back in 2012 - they both brought down the house during their hysterical talk- it was Kenny who stole the show :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qualmpeddler Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 A very sad loss indeed such a wonderful and unique person Rip Kenny may the force be with you sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacomus Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Kenny Baker ( r 2 d 2) is dead ! a great loss, he was adorable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 There is a thread on this in general chat if you want to add your message there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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