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Known for:	Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars: Episo
Birth name:	Kenneth George Baker
Birthday:	24 August 1934, Birmingham, England, UK
Height:	3' 8" (1.12 m)

Diminutive Star Wars actor Kenny Baker is feeling "a lot better" after he was admitted to the hospital with chest problems, reports his son. The three-foot, eight-inch star - who has appeared as lovable droid R2-D2 in all six films in the franchise - fell ill after vacationing in the U.S. and checked into the hospital on Wednesday in Wythenshawe, Manchester, England.


Star Wars actor Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2 in the sci-fi movies, has been struck down with a mystery illness. Baker, 77, was admitted to a hospital in the U.K. on Wednesday after falling ill following a vacation in the U.S.


Actor Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2 in the "Star Wars" movies, has been hospitalized with an unknown illness. The actor appeared as the droid in all six "Star Wars" films.

The 3 foot 8 inch star was admitted to the hospital in the U.K. on Wednesday after becoming ill while on a trip to the United States. A relative told the British newspaper The Sun that Baker was conscious and talking and they hoped he would be fine.

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