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Unmasked, Pint-sized Darth Vader is Fighting Congenital Heart Defect

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07 Feb 2011 9 views
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Unmasked, Pint-sized Darth Vader is Fighting Congenital Heart Defect
The pint-sized Darth Vader who appeared in a Volkswagen commercial is now a big star after his Super Bowl debut. But, just when you thought the little guy couldn't endear himself anymore, he takes his mask off and reveals he is overcoming a congenital heart condition.

WS fan Paul Wesselmann sent this story today about the pint-sized Darth Vader who appeared in a Volkswagen commercial during the Super Bowl and is now a big star.

Just when you thought the little guy couldn't endear himself any more, he takes his mask off and reveals he is overcoming a congenital heart condition.

(May the Force be with him!)

(WATCH the video from CNN below)

 

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