Kenny Baker, who played ‘Star Wars’ droid R2-D2, dies at 81

R2-D2 is dead. I love the Star Wars trilogy. I like the original movie better, but I like all of them. Thanks for the fun we had Kenny Baker. It was a blast.

Kenny Baker, who played the “Star Wars” droid R2-D2 — one of the most beloved characters in the space-opera franchise — died Aug. 13 in Preston, England. He was 81.

Mr. Baker’s nephew and caregiver, Drew Myerscough, said he found Baker dead Saturday at his home in Preston, in northwestern England.