Darth Vader Having Treatment For Cancer

Darth Vader Having Treatment For Cancer

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RupertTheFridge

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Prowse, who is also well known for his Green Cross Code traffic safety adverts, said: "I've had two months' radiotherapy treatment at the Royal Marsden. It's the most fantastic hospital you could ever wish to go to."

"The only thing I've had is hot flushes and my wife tells me I'm going menopausal."

"Every man over the age of 50 should have a PSA test (a blood test for prostate cancer) and that just gives you some indication of whether you have prostate problems."

James Earl Jones provided the voice for Vader in the films, as Bristol-born Prowse's West Country accent was felt to be unsuitable for the part.

After Star Wars became a massive international hit in 1977, Prowse took his huge frame to the small screen as the Green Cross Code man, teaching youngsters to stop, look and listen before crossing the road in a long-running and popular TV campaign.