The British actor is best known for starring as Admiral Piett in the original "Star Wars" series and Jesus in "Monty Python’s Life of Brian." ......

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...

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...

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...

The British actor played Admiral Piett in “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back” and “Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the...

The British actor played Admiral Piett in “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back” and “Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the...

The actor portrayed the iconic Admiral Piett in 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi.' ......

One of the Star Wars franchise’s most iconic actors has died after developing pneumonia due to complications from a bout of COVID.

One of the Star Wars franchise’s most iconic actors has died after developing pneumonia due to complications from a bout of COVID.

The actor died at his home in Kent after contracting Covid and developing pneumonia, his agent said.