Actor Anthony Daniels has paid tribute to his Star Wars costar David Prowse, who passed away at the age of 85, describing him as an “immensely” affable and warm person.
Prowse was best known for playing Darth Vader in the in the original Star Wars trilogy, while Daniels starred as droid C-3PO.
Report by Alibhaiz.
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Struggling businesses will be able to apply for a new restart grant to help them reopen after lockdown.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the £5 billion funding will be available in April, alongside a new recovery loan scheme which will issue loans between £25,000 and £10 million until the end of the year.
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer told the Commons that Chancellor Rishi Sunak's new Budget was one which "papers over the cracks" with no plan to rebuild the "shattered" economy.
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At least 13 people have died after a truck crashed into an SUV in Southern California.
The incident took place on a highway in El Centro.
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed the furlough scheme will be extended to the end of September, as will support for the self-employed.
Employees will continue to receive 80% of their wages until the scheme ends, but firms will be asked to contribute 10% in July and 20% in August and September as the scheme is gradually phased out
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is asked "what it would take" for the government to suspend the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia.
Leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer pressed Mr Johnson whether he would follow President Joe Biden in pausing sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, whilst conducting a wide review of the agreements. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mark Hamill and Others Pay Tribute to Darth Vader Actor David Prowse.
Prowse, who was best known as
the man inside Darth Vader's suit,
died over the weekend at the age of 85.
His 'Star Wars'..
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CNN is reporting that British actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, has died aged 85.
Prowse's management company announced the news on Sunday.
Prowse died..
'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill has paid tribute to Darth Vader actor David Prowse, who passed away over the weekend aged 85, admitting he was "much more" than the character.
Credit: Bang Media International Limited Duration: 01:20Published
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