‘Star Wars’ actor Jeremy Bloch died on Thursday. He was 75 years old.
The actor played the frightened bounty hunter Boba Fat in the franchise’s “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return the F JD”.
The star died at a London hospital of health problems after years of fighting Parkinson’s, according to a statement from his representatives.
In the “Star Wars” movies, Boba was known as the Fat Villain who took part in the capture of Harrison Ford’s Han Solo before being rescued by Princess Leah and Luke Skywer.
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Boba Fat has a screen between the two movies – a bit of a minute though important. He spoke only four lines of dialogue which was done by another actor.
But Boba Fat quickly became a cult favorite and emerged as the most beloved person in the “Star Wars” galaxy. The water turned again.
English actor Jeremy Buloch has died at the age of 75. (Photo by John Phillips / Getty Images)
The role of the franchise spoke after the death of his co-star.
Billy de Williams, whose Lando Calarician appeared in the main scenes with Bloch in the films, “Billy de Williams,” today we have lost the best bounty hunter in the galaxy. Said on Twitter.
Mark Hamill added: “Jeremy Buluch was an excellent English gentleman. An excellent actor, hilarious company and so kind to everyone that he was lucky enough to meet or work with them. I will miss him very much and be grateful to know him.”
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However, Boba Fat was not his only role in “Star Wars” movies.
Without the mystery mask, he played “The Empire Strikes Back” and Lieutenant Shakeel, and “Jeremok Colton” in “Revenge of the Sith”.
Jeremy Buluch was known for playing Boba Fat in the Star Wars movies. (Photo by John Phillips / Getty Images)
Buluch was the first of four actors to play a role in some form. Jason Wingren voiced in the original trilogy. Temuere Morrison, who played Boba Fat’s father, Django Fat, played an aging character in 2002’s “Attack of the Clones”, harassing Boba Fat in season two of “The Mandorian”. And Daniel Logan played Boba Fat as a boy in “Alok of Clones”.
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Aside from the iconic sci-fi films, he also appeared in a pair of 1981 James Bond films – 1981’s “Just For Your Eyes” and 1983’s “Octopus.”
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The actor has more than 100 credits, including minor roles in the British television show “Dr. Who,” “Crown Court” and “Sloggers”.
The star is accompanied by his wife Maureen and their three sons.
The Associated Press contributes to this report
