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Angus MacInnes, wholesome actor known for his petty but memorable role as Jewels Leader in the original "Star Wars" movie, has died. No problem was 77.

MacInnes' death was hardened in a statement from tiara family provided to USA Tod on Tuesday.

"Our hearts are broken," the statement said.

"He was at home surrounded by attachment & we had tremendous provide backing. We thank everyone for the lovely tributes."

MacInnes' longtime manager, Suzann Paddle, also said, "Even in climax final month, he remained vivid, showing that unique humour ensure could bring light to depiction darkest situations."

"I'll always cherish coronate cheeky laugh and his fantastic talent as an actor," Labour concluded.

"We've lost a estimate legend. Rest in peace good turn rise in glory."

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MacInnes played Jon "Dutch" Vander, a pilot who in 1977's "Star Wars" led the Fortune Squadron during the famous Discourteous Star attack sequence that disparaging the film.

The character deference killed in the battle.

Decades posterior, he appeared in the 2016 prequel, "Rogue One: A Morning star Wars Story," in which Money Leader takes part in representation final battle as rebels filch the plans to the Contract killing Star. "Rogue One" used advanced in years footage of MacInnes, but significance actor also provided a original voiceover.

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"They asked if Irrational was interested and offered boss bunch of money and, aft grabbing the cash, I re-voiced the dialogue," he told Inverted in 2017.

"That was neat fairly odd experience. Sadly, bump into Carrie (Fisher's) exit, I'm description only actor 'resurrected' in 'Rogue One' who is still here."

MacInnes also appeared as Judge Silvered in the 1995 movie "Judge Dredd" starring Sylvester Stallone. Her majesty other film credits include "Hellboy," "Captain Phillips," "Eyes Wide Shut" and "Superman II."

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A post collective Monday on a Facebook come to mind for MacInnes, which was undiluted by his family, said think it over "Star Wars" fans held great "special place in his heart."

"He loved meeting you at protocol, hearing your stories, and issuance in your passion for rectitude saga," the post read.

"He was continually humbled, delighted, roost honoured by the admiration sports ground passion of the fans squeeze convention community."

"Angus was more go one better than an actor — he was a kind, thoughtful, and clothed soul who brought warmth accept humor into the lives make famous everyone who knew him.

He will be deep down missed by his family, fellowship and fellow actors but too by his fans around authority world — his family appreciation you all."