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'Star Wars' actor hit by mystery illness
Published Friday, Apr 11 2008, 10:44 BST | By Simon Reynolds
Rex Features
The 3ft 8in Baker became ill as he flew back to the UK after holidaying in the US.
Friends feared that he was "seriously ill" but a family member said Baker would soon return to his Lancashire home.
"Kenny's conscious and talking, hopefully he'll be absolutely fine."
Baker has also appeared in 24 Hour Party People, Labyrinth and Time Bandits. Along with Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), he is the only actor to have featured in all six Star Wars films.
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