RIP

Prowse was the first man to play Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars.’

Spears and partner Joe Ruby created the iconic cartoon series.

Connery was the first actor to play the role in the long-running film series.

Cobb also designed the ship in ‘Alien.’

Groom also wrote a sequel, ‘Gump & Co.’

He was the star of ‘Coccoon,’ ‘The Thing,’ and a million Quaker Oats ads.

Preston has been battling breast cancer for two years.

Osmond played Eddie Haskell on multiple series stretching across decades.

Willard appeared in ‘Best in Show,’ ‘Waiting For Guffman,’ and many more.

Stiller and his wife Anne Meara were also a popular comedy team for years.

Blackman was also a star of TV’s ‘The Avengers.’

The NBA legend was just 41 years old.