Minxster Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 (edited) It was reported in The Sun paper today that Kenny Baker is in Hospital. Heres hoping he makes a speedy recovery (EDIT) Just seen my typo in title not sure how to amend this bit Edited April 10, 2008 by Queen_Sindel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Home Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 From Lancashire Evening Post Star Wars legend Kenny Baker is expected to be back home in Preston this weekend after being taken ill. The 73-year-old, who played robot R2D2 in the sci-fi classic, suffered problems with his long-standing asthma condition on his way back from attending film conventions in the US city of Chicago earlier this week. He is recovering in a private hospital in Manchester and is expected to be back at his home in Ashton-on-Ribble in the next few days. His son Kevin, 35, said his father, who is 74 this year, was "doing okay" and relaxing in hospital after being taken ill on a plane on Wednesday and rushed to hospital when he touched down in the UK. He said: "It is just a recurring problem with his asthma which he has suffered with for a while now, it is nothing serious just something that flares up every now and then. "He just loves going to these conventions and meeting his fans, he gets on so well with the other guys from Star Wars and hates turning down any opportunity to appear. "I am sure he will want to get going again as soon as he is out of hospital, but I am going to have to try and slow him down a bit." The 3ft 8in star was rushed to hospital after touching down at Manchester Airport, with friends initially fearing he was "seriously ill" although medics later put his condition down to his asthma. Now a father-of-two and a grandfather-of-six, Kenny shot to fame in 1977 when he was picked by Hollywood director George Lucas to star in theoriginal Star Wars movie having previously been a circus and cabaret worker. He went on to star in all six movies in the series, including playing an additional role as Paploo the Ewok in Return of the Jedi in 1983. The actor regularly travels the globe attending conventions and was part of the official party at the Star Wars Celebration Europe, commemorating the film's 30th anniversary, in London in July last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krypto Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 get better soon, Kenny ....your a legend !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen_Sindel Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 (edited) (EDIT) Just seen my typo in title not sure how to amend this bit There you go. I did it for you. Edited April 10, 2008 by Queen_Sindel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minxster Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 (EDIT) Just seen my typo in title not sure how to amend this bit There you go. I did it for you. Thank you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedicouncil Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 get well soon Kenny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacknDaniel Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Ah hope Kenny gets better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylover Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Dave, feel free to send our best wishes to Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageSW77 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Best wishes Kenny and partner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylover Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 update : http://www.lep.co.uk/entertainmentnews/Sta...s-in.3972786.jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimli's Axe Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Get well soon, Kenny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaphappy Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Kenny, we don't mind if you cancel for autographica, I would prefer if you did and take a break get yourself fit and well again, you can come to the next one in October. I think I can say for a lot of people and fans we want to see our Kenny fit and ready to do battle with the dark side, so don't worry, yes we will miss you but we understand why. Kenny get well soon, we are thinking of you............. Snaphappy just a concerned fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSpeed Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Get well soon Kenny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showmasters Admin showmasters Posted April 14, 2008 Showmasters Admin Share Posted April 14, 2008 Hi all I talked to Kenny's son on friday, he told me it was a very close thing, his dad was getting better now and it will take some time for him to recover but he felt that kenny was getting better. he felt his dad would not be flying abroad again as its just to much for him now days we wish him a speedy recovery and we look forward to seeing him when he is better just thought i would keep you all in the loop take care Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Home Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I know you will but please pass on our best wishes when you next speak to him. Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylover Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Kenny interview : http://www.lep.co.uk/news/EXCLUSIVE--Star-...gend.3991127.jp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookies41 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I wish Kenny Baker a very speedy recovery and hope he gets better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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