The original star of bounty hunter Boba Fett has passed away at the age of 75.
Jeremy Bulloch, who played bounty hunter Boba Fett in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, has died from Parkinson's disease. The English actor passed away on Thursday at a London hospital.
The actor's agents say his death was due to health complications. He suffered with the disease for many years.
Bulloch was well-known to 'Star Wars' fans for his appearance as the scene-stealing bounty hunter in 'The Empire Strikes Back' and once again in 'Return of the Jedi'. He also made an appearance in 'Revenge of the Sith' as Captain Colton.
Apart from the sci-fi series, Jeremy Bulloch was also an actor on the TV series 'The Bill', 'Casualty', and 'Robin Hood'. He was also in Roger Moore's 'Octopussy'.
Stars and fans of the actor's work have been paying tribute to him online, including his 'Star Wars' co-star Mark Hamill. The Luke Skywalker actor tweeted that Bulloch was "the quintessential English gentleman".
Jeremy Bulloch was the quintessential English gentleman. A fine actor, delightful company & so kind to everyone lucky enough to meet or work with him. I will deeply miss him & am so grateful to have known him. ? #RIP_DearJeremy pic.twitter.com/SMvjtQsSwZ
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 17, 2020
Billy Dee Williams and Ming-Na Wen, who both have roles in the current Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian', also paid tribute. Williams of course also played Lando Calrissian in the original movie trilogy.
Today we lost the best bounty hunter in the galaxy ?RIP Jeremy Bulloch #BobaFett
— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) December 17, 2020
Oh, my heart! ?
RIP, #jeremybulloch.The original #BobaFett. ? #toomanyfeels#starwars #EmpireStrikesBack #returnofthejedi https://t.co/ZKqwKZMI8p
— Ming-Na Wen (@MingNa) December 17, 2020
Here are some more tributes which are pouring in for the actor.
Jeremy Bulloch, whose unforgettable performance as notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett has captivated audiences since he first appeared in 1980's Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, has sadly passed away. pic.twitter.com/Wekhv3rxqN
— Star Wars (@starwars) December 17, 2020
Rest in Peace to Jeremy Bulloch, the man who brought Boba Fett to life in the Original Trilogy.
❤️? pic.twitter.com/pZkGB4PkVq
— Star Wars Stuff (@starwarstuff) December 17, 2020
Jeremy Bulloch, the actor who played Boba Fett in the original trilogy, has sadly passed away at the age of 75. May the force be with you pic.twitter.com/4hT1wRf6LS
— Star Wars Holocron (@sw_holocron) December 17, 2020
Our heartfelt tribute to Jeremy Bulloch, the original actor to play #BobaFett on screen, who has passed away: https://t.co/9SNbflElpr ? pic.twitter.com/bTlFrdUHHH
— Boba Fett Fan Club (@bobafettfanclub) December 17, 2020
To paraphrase Boba Fett, he’s worth a lot to all of us: rest easy Jeremy Bulloch and may the force be with you ?? pic.twitter.com/ilz0zYHTJF
— Dee Dee (@douglasdoba_txt) December 17, 2020
It is a sad day! The legend #JeremyBulloch, #BobaFett has passed away. We thank for your work in bringing everyone's favorite bounty hunter to life! You will be missed. RIP #JeremyBulloch pic.twitter.com/m0PEBrBGRP
— Vader's Vault (@VadersVault) December 17, 2020
