A fixture onscreen and onstage, he became a fan favorite as Darth Vader’s ally, Admiral Piett, in “The Empire Strikes Back” ...

The veteran British actor worked often with Ken Russell and members of Monty Python and played a Soviet colonel in Clint Eastwood's 'Firefox.' ...

Kenneth Colley, renowned for his role as Admiral Piett in the Star Wars saga, passed away at 87 due to complications from ...

We remember Kenneth Colley, the British character actor who died late last month. Colley was best known as Admiral Piett in ...

R.I.P. Kenneth Colley, Star Wars ' Admiral Piett Colley's Empire character wasn't originally supposed to come back for Return Of The Jedi —before fan letters to George Lucas changed his mind.

Kenneth Colley, the British actor known for his role as Admiral Firmus Piett in the original Star Wars trilogy, died on Monday. He was 87.

Star Wars actor Kenneth Colley has died at the age of 87, his agent has announced. The film and television performer is best ...

Manchester-born actor Kenneth Colley has passed away at the age of 87. The news of his demise was confirmed by his agent on 3 July 2025. He was best known for his portrayal of Admiral Piett in the ...

Actor Kenneth Colley, best known for playing Admiral Piett in multiple “Star Wars” films, has died at the age of 87 after COVID progressed to pneumonia.

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 ...

Kenneth Colley, a British actor known for playing Admiral Piett in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died at age 87. Colley died at his home in England on Monday, according to a statement ...

Actor Kenneth Colley, best known for playing Admiral Piett in multiple “Star Wars” films, has died from pneumonia at the age of 87.