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

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.

Actor Kenneth Colley has died aged 87 after contracting Covid as tributes pour in for the Star Wars icon who played Admiral Piett in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi ...

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

Kenneth Colley, who appeared in the original Star Wars trilogy as Imperial villain Admiral Piett, has died, according to People magazine. He was 87. His death comes after contracting COVID and ...

Star Wars actor Kenneth Colley has died at the age of 87, his agent has announced. The film and television performer is best known for starring in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi as ...

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 portrayed Admiral Piett in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy and Jesus in Monty Python's 1979 comedy 'Life of Brian' Tommy McArdle. Thu, July 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM UTC.

Kenneth Colley at Comic Con in the UK in 2017. Geoffrey Swaine / Shutterstock In 1980, Colley joined the “Star Wars” franchise with his portrayal as one of Darth Vader’s Imperial officers in ...

STAR Wars actor Kenneth Colley has died at the age of 87 after contracting Covid and developing pneumonia. The English actor is most famous for starring in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the… ...

Actor Kenneth Colley, best known for playing Admiral Piett in multiple “Star Wars” films, has died from pneumonia at the age of 87. Colley’s agent, Julian Owen, confirmed his death in a ...