Back in 2008 Star Wars actor Kenny Baker visited a sci-fi convention in Southampton. Following news that the actor has died aged 81. Check out photos above and read our original report...
STAR Wars fans got a real treat when film legend Kenny Baker made a guest appearance at a Hampshire toy and model fair.
The 3ft 8ins actor, famous for his role as R2-D2 in the original Star Wars films, dropped into Bitterne Leisure Centre in Southampton on Saturday for their sci-fi toy and model collectors fair.
Kenny, 74, who also appeared in Labyrinth, The Elephant Man and Time Bandits, was the star attraction at the fair, which also featured models of K-9, the Tardis and the Cybermen from Doctor Who, and Darth Vader and Stormtroopers from Star Wars.
Photos by Chris Moorhouse
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