
Actor Richard Bonehill, who starred in two ‘Star Wars’ films, has died at the age of 67.
Richard appeared in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ and ‘Return of the Jedi’, playing a number of roles in each movie.
Richard Bonehill
As well as appearing in a number of other films, Richard enjoyed fencing, and was the President of the Truro Fencing Club.
The club shared the sad news on their Twitter account, writing: “We are sad to announce the sudden passing of our President & former Head Coach Richard Bonehill. A great leader & an inspiration.”
We are sad to announce the sudden passing of our President & former Head Coach Richard Bonehill. A great leader & an inspiration
— Truro Fencing Club (@trurofencing) February 4, 2015
Richard starred as Nien Nunb, who co-piloted the Millenium Falcon, in the two films, and he also played a stormtrooper, rebel soldier and a fighter pilot.
Richard’s other credits include ‘Frenchman’s Creek’, ‘’Allo ‘Allo’ and ‘Call Me Mister’.
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