Bob Anderson, Swordfighter to the Stars, RIP
Olympic Fencer Bob Anderson established quite a career as the sword fighting instructor to the stars. Along the way he doubled for Darth Vader, taught Viggo Mortensen and the rest of the cast for Lord of the Rings, and even Cary Elwes for The Princess Bride. Watch this video diary from Elwes for a clip of him learning from Anderson.
\Anderson was 89.
(Via NPR)