Today is Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. Here’s what you need to know:
Good morning,
David Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader in the first Star Wars trilogy and former bodybuilder, has died at age 85.
His daughter, Rachel Prowse, confirmed that the cause of death was due to COVID-19 complications. In an interview with UK’s The Sun, Rachel stated that her father had been hospitalized for the past two weeks.
“It’s horrible that COVID-19 restrictions meant we did not get to see him or say goodbye,” Prowse stated. She also confirmed that coronavirus restrictions will prevent the family from holding “a celebration of life,” adding “we are not able to do the send-off we wanted for him.”
Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, posted an Instagram tribute to Prowse -- calling him a “kind man & much more than Darth Vader.”
“May the force be with him, always!” said his agent Thomas Bowington.
News from The Post:
Ohio University student Sarah Letchford is suing the university after being unenrolled due to a mental health disability. (The Post)
Learn how small businesses in Uptown Athens are prepping for the holiday season. (The Post)
Here’s how some seniors are reacting to virtual commencement. (The Post)
Athens Weather
Curl up with a warm blanket today at home. Today will be cloudy with a 70% chance of snow showers and a high of 33 degrees. (Courtesy of Scalia Lab)
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