
(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.
Jeremy Bulloch, whose unforgettable performance as notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett has captivated audiences since he first appeared in 1980's Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, has sadly passed away. pic.twitter.com/Wekhv3rxqN
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 17, 2020
Jeremy Bulloch made a huge impression in a very short time as Bobba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back. The cult that sprung up around the iconic movie villain lead to The Mandalorian. A fine actor elsewhere including in Dr Who & For Your Eyes Only. RIP #JeremyBulloch #BobbaFett pic.twitter.com/jkBDwdiVQi
— JONATHAN SOTHCOTT (@sothcott) December 17, 2020
RIP to Jeremy Bulloch who not only played Boba Fett in Empire and Jedi but who was also the Imperial Officer that Lando sabotages on Bespin, as well as Captain Colton in ROTS. No one has ever made a single nod look so cool. pic.twitter.com/ETQx0q15IY
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) December 17, 2020