Darth Vader actor’s earliest-known ‘Empire Strikes Back’ script on sale

By Ed Cullinane via SWNS

Darth Vader actor David Prowse's earliest-known "Empire Strikes Back" script is to be sold - after his family recently found it while having a clear out.

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Prowse played the sci-fi villain in three of George Lucas' movies and died at 85 in November 2020.

His estate, including Star Wars memorabilia, was sold this year but loved ones have now discovered more at his home.

"The Prowse family always thought he only had one script, but recently discovered this copy when clearing through some items,"said auctioneer Andrew Stowe.

''It has been hidden away for over forty years.''

The "Empire Strikes Back" script has he famous line "Luke, I am your father" redacted.

It simply says "INSERT B - DIALOGUE ADDED HERE" in an attempt by director George Lucas to keep the revelation secret.

Darth Vader actor David Prowse's earliest-known 'Empire Strikes Back' script.(East Bristol Auctions via SWNS)

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"This is a really important piece of Star Wars history," said Andrew.

''Not only did it belong to one of the key cast members, but its also an undiscovered version."

The script predates one of Prowse's that sold this year for $38,426 (£28,000). It will be sold at East Bristol Auctions on November 19.

The script, along with letters from Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and U.S. President Ronald Reagan, is going under the hammer in the name Alzheimer’s Research UK.