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Kenneth Colley, actor behind imperial villain in original 'Star Wars' trilogy, dies at 87
Kenneth Colley, an actor known to "Star Wars" fans for his role as Admiral Piett in the original trilogy, has died. He was 87.
‘Star Wars’ Actor Kenneth Colley Dies of Pneumonia After Being Admitted to Hospital for Arm Injury
“It is with great sadness to report that my client Kenneth Colley passed away Monday 30th June at around 5:30pm in hospital in Ashford, Kent. He was 87,” Owen wrote. “He had been admitted after a fall with an injured arm, however he quickly contracted Covid which developed into Pneumonia.”
Kenneth Colley, Admiral Piett in a Pair of ‘Star Wars’ Films, Dies at 87
The veteran British actor worked often with Ken Russell and members of Monty Python and played a Soviet colonel in Clint Eastwood's 'Firefox.'
'Star Wars' Actor Kenneth Colley Dies At 87
Kenneth Colley, best known for starring as Admiral Piett in the original “Star Wars” series and “Jesus in Monty Python’s Life of Brian,” died on June 30. He was 87. The British actor died at his home in Kent,
‘Star Wars’ actor Kenneth Colley dead at 87 after contracting COVID, pneumonia
Owen confirmed that Colley was admitted to the hospital with an injured arm after a fall. The British actor quickly contracted COVID which developed into pneumonia. Colley had friends by his side when he died, Owen said.
R.I.P. Kenneth Colley, Star Wars' Admiral Piett
Kenneth Colley has died. Although Colley appeared in more than 150 film and television projects over a 70-year career, working with Ken Russell, Monty Python, Clint Eastwood, and many others, he will be familiar to modern audiences for one particular role: Captain—that is to say,
Veteran actor Kenneth Colley dies at 87
Veteran actor Kenneth Colley, known for playing Admiral Piett in the Star Wars franchise, recently passed away at the age of 87 at his home in Ashford, Kent, on Monday, with family members and friends
7 best Kenneth Colley movies and TV shows to watch in tribute to the actor's death at 87
With a film and TV career spanning six decades, Kenneth Colley's body of work speaks for itself. The 87-year-old actor passed away on June 30, 2025, due to complications from COVID and pneumonia, but his work remains a timeless testament to his acting prowess.
Kenneth Colley Dies: ‘Star Wars’ & ‘Life Of Brian’ Actor Was 87
Kenneth Colley, the British actor who played Admiral Piett in the original Star Wars series and Jesus in Monty Python ’s Life of Brian, died June 30 at his home in Kent, England, after contracting Covid and developing pneumonia. He was 87. His death was announced by his agent Julian Owen in a statement first reported on by the BBC.
What was Kenneth Colley’s cause of death? All explored as ‘Star Wars’ actor dies at 87
Star Wars veteran Kenneth Colley passed away at the age of 87. In a statement released by Julian Owen, who was Kenneth Colley's agent for 10 years, it has been confirmed that the English actor passed away on June 30 in Ashford, Kent.
“Star Wars” Actor Kenneth Colley Dies at 87 After Contracting COVID and Pneumonia
Kenneth Colley portrayed Admiral Piett in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy and Jesus in Monty Python's 1979 comedy 'Life of Brian'
‘Star Wars’ actor Kenneth Colley dead at 87
Actor Kenneth Colley, who appeared in two “Star Wars” films as an imperial officer in charge of Darth Vader’s flagship, died ...
Admiral Piett Gave the Empire Its Human Face
In the original Star Wars trilogy, only one Imperial officer had the cunning and savvy to survive more than one film. That’s ...