did the guy who played rocky die?
Tony Burton, trainer in 'Rocky' films, dies at 78. Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. A look back at people who died in 2016. British actor Kenny Baker, best known for playing R2-D2 in the Star Wars films, died Saturday, August 13, Baker's niece, Abigail Shield, told CNN.