(PRESSREELS) Jeremy Bulloch, who played Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 75.
He died at a London hospital from health complications after years of living with Parkinson’s disease, according to his website.
Bulloch played Boba Fett in both “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.” The British actor also appeared in James Bond films such as “Octopussy”, and “The Spy Who Loved Me.”
Daniel Rogen, who took over Bulloch to play the role of Boba Fett, posted a tribute to the actor on his Instagram. He wrote: “RIP legend I’ll never forgot all you’ve taught me.”
Mark Hamill stated his grief from the news, twitting “I will deeply miss him & am so grateful to have known him”.
The official Star Wars Twitter account said his “unforgettable performance” as a character he played “captivated audiences since the first appeared.” A series of actors who appeared in Star Wars have shared the memory of him on their social media, praying his R.I.P.
