R.I.P Stuart Freeborn

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R.I.P Stuart Freeborn

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Stuart Freeborn, the pioneering make-up artist behind Yoda, Jabba the Hutt and Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, has died. He was 98. :yoda:

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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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RIP.

One of the great talents that shaped key elements of Star Wars.
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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 :D
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