in Beaconsfield, England, where he and his wife raised cattle and show dogs. References External links Autocar DB5 Article, 02 June 2010 Obituary, John Stears: Independent, Monday, 19 July 1999 Obituary, John Stears: New York Times, Sunday, July 4, 1999 Obituary, John Stears: Los Angeles Times, Monday, July 5, 1999 John Stears: images of constructing and testing R2D2 1934 births 1999 deaths Best Visual Effects Academy Award winners Special effects people