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fredstar
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by fredstar »
Stuart Freeborn, the pioneering make-up artist behind Yoda, Jabba the Hutt and Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, has died. He was 98.
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Reverend Strone
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by Reverend Strone »
Sorry to see the man go. He was a great creature maker. Thanks for sharing your talent with us Stuart.
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Another great Star Wars hero leaves us

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by MattG »
RIP.
One of the great talents that shaped key elements of Star Wars.
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by farmboynz »
LucasFilm confirmed that Freeborn had passed away, "leaving a legacy of unforgettable contributions".
couldn't agree more, they are classic characters
RIP
bring on rogue one, episode 8 and what ever else they have in stall for us
