Miltiades Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Stuart Freeborn was a British make-up artist who worked on legendary films like 2001: Space Odyssey, Superman and The Bridge on the River Kwai. But arguably his most famous work is that for the Star Wars movies, for which he created and help create some of the most iconic creatures of the old trilogy, such as Chewbacca, Jabba the Hutt and of course Yoda. LucasFilm said Irvin Kershner, who directed The Empire Strikes Back, would "note that Freeborn quite literally put himself into Yoda, as the Jedi master's inquisitive and mischievous elfin features had more than a passing resemblance to Freeborn himself". Yoda's looks were also said to be partly inspired by Albert Einstein. Mr. Freeborn eventually became almost as old as Yoda, relatively speaking. He was 98. Rest in peace, good man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle111 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Yeah rest in peace au man yoda is my favorite jedi master too bad his creator died Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Too bad he didn't live for another 800 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimartin Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Wonder if his body disappeared when he became one with the force. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 It's all a ruse, I'm sure he's gone into hiding in a swamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamqd Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter... Pass on in to the Force Stuart. R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Avlectus Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 ^^What he said. R.I.P. Stuart Freeborn, you shall be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battle111 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2013/feb/07/stuart-freeborn-yoda-maker-dies rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Aw... RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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