Star Wars Actor Kenneth Colley Passes Away at 87
Kenneth Colley, renowned for his role as Admiral Piett in Star Wars, has died at 87 after contracting Covid-19 and developing pneumonia. Colley's diverse body of work includes appearances in acclaimed films by Clint Eastwood and Ken Russell. He cherished performing in 'Waiting for Godot'.
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Iconic actor Kenneth Colley, revered for his portrayal of Admiral Piett in the original Star Wars series, has died at the age of 87, as reported by Deadline. Colley succumbed on June 30 at his England residence, following complications from Covid-19 which progressed to pneumonia.
In addition to his memorable Star Wars role, Colley lent his talents to animated cinema, reprising his part in the 2012 Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out. His filmography boasts a variety of projects, including Clint Eastwood's thriller Firefox, Aki Kaurismaki's I Hired a Contract Killer, and Ken Russell's The Rainbow.
Though admitted to the hospital for an arm injury from a fall, the BBC disclosed that Colley quickly contracted Covid-19, leading to pneumonia. In a tribute, his agent reflected on how Colley cherished performing as Estragon in a 2014 stage production of Beckett's Waiting for Godot at London's Cockpit Theatre. (ANI)
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