NEWS: Jeremy Bulloch, the Original Boba Fett in 'Star Wars', Has Passed Away

2020 has been a difficult year, not just because of COVID-19, but also because of the many beloved celebrities that we have lost.

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In just the past few months, we’ve lost legends like David Prowse, John Leland, Sean Connery, and Chadwick Boseman. Each of these losses has affected many people around the globe, and today we sadly have another to report.

According to IGN, Jeremy Bulloch, the original Boba Fett in Star Wars, has passed away at age 75. He portrayed Boba Fett in the movies The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and his performance turned his character into a fan-favorite.

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The actor’s Facebook page posted an official obituary statement, saying “Jeremy died peacefully on 17th December 2020 following health complications, including several years living with Parkinson’s disease. He spent his final weeks in the wonderful care of staff at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, close to the house where he and his wife Maureen had lived together for more than fifty years. Maureen and two of his sons, Jamie and Robbie, were with him during his final days.”

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The post goes on to note many of his more famous roles, saying “Jeremy had a long and happy life as an actor and was best known for his roles in the films Summer Holiday, Star Wars, and James Bond; TV series the Newcomers, Doctor Who, Agony and Robin of Sherwood, and several West End theatre productions.”