text: Health problems Prowse suffered from arthritis for much of his life. This led to replacements of both hips, and to his ankle being fused, as well as several revisionary surgeries on his hip replacements. His arthritic symptoms first appeared when he was 13. Though they seemingly disappeared after he took up competitive weightlifting, they reappeared in 1990.
  Prowse worked with multiple arthritis organisations in Britain and was vice-president of the Physically Handicapped and Able-bodied Association.
  In March 2009, Prowse revealed that he was suffering from prostate cancer. From early 2009, he underwent radiation therapy at the Royal Marsden Hospital in South London.  In 2009, he was said to be in remission.
  In November 2014, the Daily Mirror reported that he had dementia. Prowse denied this, but admitted that he had problems with his memory, which he put down to age.
  Retirement
  In October 2016, Prowse retired from all public appearances and events, due to ill health and the wishes of his family. His final onscreen appearance was filmed with the Welsh musician and his long-time friend Jayce Lewis in a sci-fi music video titled Shields. it's documented that upon completing production Prowse was quoted saying; Well, that's that and Jayce responding; Job done, Legacy made!
  Death
  Prowse died at a hospital in London, England, on 28 November 2020, aged 85, after a short, unspecified illness.
  Honours and awards
  Prowse was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to charity and road safety at the New Year Honours in 2000.