An actor from the legendary Star Wars franchise has passed away.

Star Wars, created by George Lucas, first captivated audiences with the 1977 film Episode IV – A New Hope. The original trilogy chronicled the struggle between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire, while the prequel films explored Anakin Skywalker’s tragic transformation into Darth Vader. The saga continued with a sequel trilogy, introducing new characters and conflicts.

Beyond the films, Star Wars has expanded into television series, books, comics, and video games, solidifying its status as one of the highest-grossing and most influential media franchises in history.

Now, the franchise mourns the loss of one of its actors.

Following news of his passing, tributes have poured in from colleagues and fans alike.

Actor David Pressman shared a video on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “Just heard that my neighbor for many years when I was growing up sadly passed away. The OG Emperor Palpatine in Empire Strikes Back.

“He was always so lovely to me and told the best stories. Bringing this video back to when I asked him to do his iconic line. Legend.”

Fans also expressed their condolences, with one stating: “We will never forget.” Another simply wrote: “Rest in peace.”

Veteran actor Clive Revill, known for his work in Star Wars, Batman: The Animated Series, and Transformers, passed away at 94 after a long battle with dementia.

His daughter, Kate Revill, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that he died on March 11 at a care facility in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles.