US Edition'Star Wars' actor Kenneth Colley dies at 87 after COVID infection, agent says
ASHFORD, KENT, ENGLAND, JUN 30 – Kenneth Colley died peacefully at home after contracting Covid-19 that developed into pneumonia following hospitalization for an arm injury, his agent said.
- Kenneth Colley, a Star Wars actor, has died at the age of 87 after contracting Covid, which developed into pneumonia, as stated by his agent.
- He passed away peacefully with friends by his side after being admitted following a fall that injured his arm.
- Colley was recognized for his 60-year career and for portraying Jesus in Monty Python's Life of Brian.
- He also reprised his role as Admiral Piett in the 2012 animated production, Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out.
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Star Wars Actor Dies From COVID
Kenneth Colley, a veteran British actor who appeared in two Star Wars films, died last Monday at his home in England, surrounded by friends, after contracting COVID while hospitalized for an arm injury he suffered in a fall. Colley, 87, then developed pneumonia, his agent said in a statement praising...
'Star Wars' actor dies at 87
Kenneth Colley, the English actor known for his portrayal of Admiral Piett in the "Star Wars" franchise, has died at the age of 87, according to several reports. Colley died at home in Ashford, Kent after battling COVID-19 and pneumonia, his representative, Julian Owen, told the BBC in a statement. He was initially admitted to the hospital after hurting his arm in a fall, and then quickly caught the virus, according to the statement. Owens prais…
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