Beloved Star Wars actor Kenneth Colley has passed away at the age of 87, his family confirmed. The English actor died peacefully on Monday after contracting COVID-19 and developing pneumonia.
Colley was best known to millions of fans around the world for his portrayal of Admiral Piett, the cool and commanding Imperial officer who appeared in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. His role as Piett—one of the few Imperial officers to survive Darth Vader’s wrath across more than one film—earned him a lasting legacy among the franchise’s loyal fanbase.
Tributes have poured in from fans, colleagues, and the broader entertainment community, remembering Colley not only for his contribution to the Star Wars universe but for his distinguished career in film, television, and theatre. Beyond Star Wars, his credits included roles in Monty Python’s Life of Brian, Brideshead Revisited, and Peaky Blinders.
Kenneth Colley is remembered as a gifted performer with a distinctive screen presence and a career spanning decades. His work, especially in Star Wars, left a lasting mark on sci-fi cinema.
He is survived by loved ones who say he passed away peacefully.
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