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Star Wars actor hit by Covid dies

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July 04, 2025

STAR Wars actor Kenneth Colley has passed away at the age of 87 after contracting Covid in hospital and developing pneumonia.

- By Lauren Del Fabbro

Star Wars actor hit by Covid dies

The English film and television actor is best known for his work in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi playing Admiral Piett, an imperial officer in command of Darth Vader's flagship.

He also portrayed Jesus in the comedy Monty Python’s Life of Brian in 1979.

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