Norma Prowse (born January 1942) is a native of the United States and famous as the wife of David Prowse.
Her husband’s real full name is David Charles Prowse and he was born on 1 July 1935, he was an English bodybuilder, author, weightlifter and character actor in British film and television.
Norma Prowse is best known as the wife of David Prowse.
Worldwide, he was widely recognized for physically representing Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy in 2015. In addition, he starred in a documentary about that role, titled I Am Your Father.
He came under the spotlight after news of David Prowse’s death broke. According to sources, he died on November 28, 2020 in a hospital in London, England, due to a long illness. Although, the age of him was 85 years old as of 2020.
Also, as an author, he wrote three books as part of the main book called Straight from the Force’s Mouth: The Autobiography of David Prowse, MBE David Prowse.
Marital life, spouse and children
Norma was married to her husband David Prowse for 57 years. She first met her lover at The Glen Ballroom in Bristol, where he used to work as a bouncer.
The couple fell in love at the first meeting and after dating for so long, they decided to get married soon. After the marriage they moved to Croydon to help David continue his bodybuilding career. Although, Dave’s height is 6 feet 6 inches tall.
Continuously, from the year 1962 to 1964, Norma Prowse’s partner won the British Heavyweight Weightlifting Championship. The couple have three children named Steve Prowse, Rachel Prowse, and James Prowse.
Norma always prefers to stay out of the limelight, enjoying a private life in Croydon with her three children.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Norma Prowse
- Norma was born Norma E. Scammell in January 1942. She was raised by her mother and father in the small town of Filton, near Bristol in south Gloucestershire.
- The current age of Norma Prowse is 78 years old as of 2020. Though the details about her upbringing and her family members are not yet known.
- Talking about her physical appearance, she stands tall at a decent height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters, 165 centimeters) and her weight is around 65 kg (143 pounds).
- Also, he prefers a very low profile and nothing available on social media platforms.
- David served England at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia, in the weightlifting event, a year before the couple married.
- In 1975, as a member of British road safety operations, he became the face of the Green Cross Code Man.
Norma Prowse’s husband David Prowse as Green Cross Code Man
- Also, in the year 2000, he was awarded an MBE for his duty as a Green Cross Code Man. He further called the role the “best job I’ve ever had.”
- Prowse announced his withdrawal from all public appearances and events in October 2016. He later connected the choice to ill-health and his family’s wishes.
- His latest screen work was later announced and recorded with the Welsh musician. Also, his old friend Jayce Lewis in a sci-fi music video titled Shields.
- He was a prominent supporter of the Bristol Rugby Club since, since 1963, Prowse lived in Addiscombe, Croydon, in south London.
- Prowse played a major speaking role in “Portrait of Brenda,” the penultimate episode of The Saint broadcast in 1969.
Norma Prowse’s partner David Prowse plays the role of Darth Vader
- In the film called The Kindness of Strangers, he played the role of Frank Bryan in May 2010. It was an offbeat British film produced by Queen Bee Films. Also, the film selected at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.
- According to sources, there were rumors that thieves broke into Prowse’s home and stole the lightsaber he used in the Star Wars trilogy and several of his other property in 1999.
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