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Star Wars Actor Battling Cancer
Man behind Darth Vader's mask in treatment.
by IGN Stars

US, March 20, 2009 - CNN.com reports that David Prowse, best known for his portrayal of Sith Lord Darth Vader in the original Star Wars films, revealed that he is afflicted with prostate cancer, but still feels opimisitic about his health.

Prowse, during an interview with a British radio station, shared his health condition and that he is undergoing radiotherapy at Royal Marsden, a hospital in South London.

"I'm involved with the Royal Marsden Hospital appeal because I'm undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, would you believe," the actor told Absolute Radio. "I'm having my very last treatment this morning." Prowse also revealed that his treatment has lasted for two months.

- LucasfilmProwse as Vader, from a scene in The Empire Strikes Back.

James Earl Jones provided the voice for Anakin Skywalker's darker side in the films because filmmakers believed Prowse's English accent would not fit the part. More on Prowse's condition as reports become available.

 

[Nitz]

damn.. hope he recovers fast. I know many people who've lived through it and have been fine after radiation and all that.

 

[Nemesis]

Same here

Prostate cancer is though one of the big ones for guys, especially once you hit 50. It is almost for us what Breast cancer is for women. All cancer is terrible and I hope he can recover quickly.

 

[E.V.]

Y'know, I've read somewhere that masturbating alot can reduce the risks of protate cancer. Maybe he should have played with his other lightsaber.

 

[Nemesis]

it can only slow it down. Prostate itself will almost certainly get cancer if you live long enough.

 

[Nitz]

Y'know, I've read somewhere that masturbating alot can reduce the risks of protate cancer. Maybe he should have played with his other lightsaber.

yeh.. I heard about that too... no wonder playboy is selling a tons of copy after prostate cancer was announced

it can only slow it down. Prostate itself will almost certainly get cancer if you live long enough.

I guess it depends.. I know some people who've never had it, but also many have had it... I think it depends on a few things like food, sex at that age... a balance of that might keep you safe.