In memory of the actors of Star Wars: a list of stars who have left us
4 may 2025 в 18:13
May the 4th be with you! From the very beginning in 1977, it was clear that Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope would become a cinematic classic. Over more than 40 years, the legendary franchise has continued to delight legions of fans and completely change movie viewing and pop culture. May 4th has become a special day for fans to celebrate their love for the franchise, given how similar the date is to the famous phrase «May the Force be with you». Unfortunately, along the way, some of the original actors were lost.
May 4th is a great opportunity to celebrate fandom for the iconic film franchise, and even some of the stars of the film have joined in the fun. Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, joked about it on social media, including creating a full calendar in 2018 with dates «May The» for fans, which he tweeted and posted on his Instagram. In addition to revisiting the classic films, it’s also a great opportunity to honor the stars who are no longer with us.
After the first part of the franchise, it continued and even expanded, spawning two sequels Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi (1983) immediately after. Years later, a prequel trilogy appeared in theaters with Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace (1999), Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones (2002), and Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith (2005).
Fans have not finished with the franchise yet, and it continued with a sequel trilogy Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi (2017), and Star Wars: Episode IX (2019). Finally, the anthology includes Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). Not to mention its deviations, including the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) and the popular Disney+ series The Mandalorian, starting in 2019.
The memory of the actors who passed away after filming this cult film series continues to this day. Here is our final list of the most beloved actors from the Star Wars franchise who have gone on to new frontiers.
Paul Grant was a beloved actor who appeared in many films throughout his career. In the Star Wars franchise, he played one of the most beloved characters, an Ewok in the 1983 film Return of the Jedi. Although Ewoks are a minor role compared to some of the main series, they are still some of the most iconic characters in the film. In addition to his work in Star Wars, Paul also appeared in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001). He also appeared in Labyrinth (1986) and did stunts for Willow (1988) and Legend (1985), according to IMDb.
Paul collapsed at King’s Cross station in London on March 20, 2023. He passed away shortly after, and the cause of death was not disclosed, according to The Guardian. He was 56 years old. He is survived by his partner Maria Dwyer, as well as his son, two daughters, stepchildren, and grandchildren.
Alex McCrindle famously played General Jan Dodonna in the 1977 Star Wars film. The Scottish actor, born in 1911, appeared in other films and TV series (including All Creatures Great and Small), but his career was largely defined by George Lucas’s brilliant film. According to his Wikipedia page, he had three daughters. He passed away at the age of 78 on April 28, 1990, in Edinburgh, Scotland.
English actor Harry Fielder, born in 1940 in London, was a regular on British television and film for decades from the 1960s to the 1990s. He played a minor role as Corporal Grenwick in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Although he never played a leading role, he worked continuously for many years, appearing in major studio films including 101 Dalmatians and The Man Who Knew Too Much, among others. He passed away just a year and a half ago, on February 9th
May 4th is a great opportunity to celebrate fandom for the iconic film franchise, and even some of the stars of the film have joined in the fun. Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, joked about it on social media, including creating a full calendar in 2018 with dates «May The» for fans, which he tweeted and posted on his Instagram. In addition to revisiting the classic films, it’s also a great opportunity to honor the stars who are no longer with us.
After the first part of the franchise, it continued and even expanded, spawning two sequels Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi (1983) immediately after. Years later, a prequel trilogy appeared in theaters with Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace (1999), Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones (2002), and Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith (2005).
Fans have not finished with the franchise yet, and it continued with a sequel trilogy Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi (2017), and Star Wars: Episode IX (2019). Finally, the anthology includes Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). Not to mention its deviations, including the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) and the popular Disney+ series The Mandalorian, starting in 2019.
The memory of the actors who passed away after filming this cult film series continues to this day. Here is our final list of the most beloved actors from the Star Wars franchise who have gone on to new frontiers.
Paul Grant was a beloved actor who appeared in many films throughout his career. In the Star Wars franchise, he played one of the most beloved characters, an Ewok in the 1983 film Return of the Jedi. Although Ewoks are a minor role compared to some of the main series, they are still some of the most iconic characters in the film. In addition to his work in Star Wars, Paul also appeared in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001). He also appeared in Labyrinth (1986) and did stunts for Willow (1988) and Legend (1985), according to IMDb.
Paul collapsed at King’s Cross station in London on March 20, 2023. He passed away shortly after, and the cause of death was not disclosed, according to The Guardian. He was 56 years old. He is survived by his partner Maria Dwyer, as well as his son, two daughters, stepchildren, and grandchildren.
Alex McCrindle famously played General Jan Dodonna in the 1977 Star Wars film. The Scottish actor, born in 1911, appeared in other films and TV series (including All Creatures Great and Small), but his career was largely defined by George Lucas’s brilliant film. According to his Wikipedia page, he had three daughters. He passed away at the age of 78 on April 28, 1990, in Edinburgh, Scotland.
English actor Harry Fielder, born in 1940 in London, was a regular on British television and film for decades from the 1960s to the 1990s. He played a minor role as Corporal Grenwick in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Although he never played a leading role, he worked continuously for many years, appearing in major studio films including 101 Dalmatians and The Man Who Knew Too Much, among others. He passed away just a year and a half ago, on February 9th
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