Force behind Darth Vader's light sabre battles dies at 89

Olympic fencer and movie sword master Bob Anderson, who fought Darth Vader’s light sabre battles and appeared in some of Hollywood’s most famous duelling scenes, has died at 89.

Force behind Darth Vader's light sabre battles dies at 89

Olympic fencer and movie sword master Bob Anderson, who fought Darth Vader’s light sabre battles and appeared in some of Hollywood’s most famous duelling scenes, has died at 89.

Former Royal Marine Bob Anderson wielded the light sabre in two of the three original Star Wars films, The Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi.

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