Jeremy Bulloch, who played bounty hunter Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died at the age of 75.
The English actor died on Thursday in a London hospital after years of living with Parkinson’s.
His representatives at Brown, Simcocks & Andrews said his death was due to health problems.
He got the job partly because it suited the outfit so well. Pic: Lucasfilm / Fox / Kobal / Shutterstock
As the Mandalorian bounty hunter Boba Fett, Bulloch flew with a frozen Han Solo film in carbon in the 1980s The Empire Strikes Back, before going around the desert in a jet pack in the 1983 version of Return of the Jedi.
Boba’s appearance was short but the character became popular with cult and has even reappeared in the Mandalorian on Disney +.
Star Wars creator George Lucas described him as a “true gentleman”, and Billy Dee Williams – who starred with Landoch Calrissian with Bulloch in the films – said “Today we lost the best bounty hunter in the galaxy . “
Mark Hamill, played by Luke Skywalker, echoed Lucas’ words, tweeting that Bulloch was “the amazing English gentleman”.
Hamill said: “A great actor, happy company and so kind to everyone who is lucky enough to meet or work with him.
“I will miss him very much and I am so thankful I knew him.”
The Star Wars website praised Bulloch for his ‘rich legacy’. Pic: Lucasfilm / Fox / Kobal / Shutterstock
Bulloch is said to have played Boba’s part in part because he fitted the suit perfectly, giving Lucas a good impression, thus kicking off his most enduring career.
Bulloch was born in Market Harborough, Leicester and was involved in a number of British TV shows, including Doctor Who, Crown Court, and Sloggers.
He also appeared in the films Bond For Your Eyes Only and Octopussy.
Honoring the actor, the official Star Wars franchise Twitter account said: “He will be remembered not only for his iconic portrayal of the legendary character, but also for his warmth and generous spirit that became a permanent part of his wealth. legacy. “
Bulloch is still alive with his wife Maureen, three sons and 10 grandchildren.
His death will come less than a month later David Prowse, the man who wore the famous Darth Vader costume in the original Star Wars trilogy.
Prowse, who died after a short illness, was 85.