The actor, standing at only 112 cm tall, married a woman who was just a few centimeters taller than him 😲. This couple, both with dwarfism, went on to have two children, despite doctors’ warnings that their children could inherit similar traits 😲
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Kenny Baker’s journey into show business didn’t begin with acting in films, but as a stage performer. In his younger years, he showcased his talents in circuses and fairs as part of dance and comedy troupes, where his small stature (112 cm) made him stand out.
What could have been a challenge in ordinary life opened doors for him in the film industry. In 1976, he was chosen to play R2-D2 in Star Wars.
At the time, the robot suit’s mechanics were far from perfect, and they needed someone small, flexible, and talented to bring the character to life.
Kenny was the perfect fit. His role as R2-D2 turned him into a worldwide icon, despite the fact that his face was rarely seen on screen.
Kenny married Yvonne Baker, who, like him, had a small stature.
Their shared experiences and similar heights brought them closer, with Kenny often saying that they truly understood one another and supported each other through tough times.
The couple had two children, both of whom were born with normal height, meaning they didn’t inherit their parents’ dwarfism traits.
This is possible because not all types of dwarfism are inherited. The chances depend on the specific genetic mutation involved.
Tragically, Yvonne passed away in 1993 after a long illness, a loss that deeply affected Kenny. Following her death, he never remarried. Kenny himself passed away in 2016 at the age of 82.