Fans mourn the passing of Star Wars actor Michael Culver, hailing his ‘unforgettable’ talent as he dies at age 85 from Empire Strikes Back and A Passage To India.

British actor Michael Culver, best known for his cameo role in iconic science fiction epic The Empire Strikes Back, has passed away aged 85. 

Culver’s death was confirmed by his agent on Wednesday and comes after the actor suffered a long with poor health. His cause of death has not been disclosed. 

Announcing the actor’s passing in a statement, they said: ‘We are very sad to confirm the passing of our friend and client Michael Culver.

‘A career spanning over 50 years with notable roles in Sherlock Holmes, A Passage to India, Secret Army and of course one of the most memorable death scenes in the Star Wars franchise.

“Michael largely gave up acting in the early 2000’s to concentrate his efforts into his political activism.’ 

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