Star Wars Boba Fett actor Jeremy Bulloch dies aged 75
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Jeremy Bulloch as Boba Fett first appeared in The Empire Strikes Back.
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Actor Jeremy Bulloch, who played Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 75.
A statement on Bulloch s website said he died peacefully in a London hospital on Thursday local time following health complications, including several years living with Parkinson s disease.
His wife of more than 50 years, Maureen, and two of his sons, Jamie and Robbie, were with him when he died.
Bulloch was best known for his portrayal of the bounty hunter Boba Fett in two of the original three Star Wars films, The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi.
Official Star Wars Site Issues Statement On Jeremy Bulloch s Death
The official Star Wars site has issued a statement onJeremy Bulloch’s death. The original Boba Fett actor died at 75 and the news broke earlier today. Tributes have been pouring in from all corners of the Internet. The character has been enjoying another moment in the sun as of late and it’s sad to hear the news of the
Empire Strikes Back actor’s passing. Daniel Logan, who played a younger version of the character in
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, gave all the fans the news. It’s been an emotional day for everyone linked to the
Star Wars: Original Boba Fett Actor Jeremy Bulloch Dies at 75
Star
Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, has passed away at the age of 75. While it s hard to rival embodying Fett for the galaxy far, far away, the actor has more than a hundred credits to his name, which included
Doctor Who and multiple James Bond films. Bulloch had a small role in
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and, while he hadn t acted in a Star Wars film in a substantial capacity for years, he was a regular on the convention circuit up until he retired from live appearances in 2018.
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Star Wars actor Jeremy Bulloch has died after a battle with health complications, including several years living with Parkinson s disease, aged 75. The star first appeared in The Empire Strikes Back in 1980 and then in Return of the Jedi three years later.