Kenneth Colley, 'Star Wars' famed actor, breathes his last at the age of 87

Veteran actor Kenneth Colley, who’s career spans over 60 years, has passed away.

The 87-year-old late actor was best known for in projects namely Return of the Jedi and The Empire Strikes Back.

Colley died at his home in Kent "besides his friends" after contracting the Coronoavirus and pneumonia.

His agent of 10 years Julian Owen shared the devastating news through a statement revealing that the legendary star passed away on June 30 in Ashford, Kent.

The statement further read, "He had been admitted after a fall with an injured arm. However, he quickly contracted Covid, which developed into pneumonia. He passed away peacefully with friends at his bedside.

"Ken Colley was one of our finest character actors with a career spanning 60 years.

Owen further spoke the work of the departed soul saying, “Ken's favourite part was playing Estragon in the stage production of Beckett's classic Waiting for Godot at the Cockpit Theatre in London in 2014.”

Meanwhile, he also talked about his participation in Star Wars, which “led him to being invited to conventions and official fan events all over the world where he remains one of the best-loved actors from the original trilogy.”