Ian McDiarmid as Palpatine

His voice can be heard for only a minute in “The Empire Strikes Back,” but it provided the first draft of a character that would be a mainstay of the franchise for decades.

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Key actor from original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy dies at 94

A "Star Wars" actor who played a key role in "The Empire Strikes Back" in 1980 died in a care facility in California.

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Clive Revill, Voice of Alfred in 'Batman: The Animated Series,' and Palpatine in 'Star Wars,' Dead at 94

S ad news for Star Wars fans today as Clive Revill, best known as the original voice of the villainous Emperor Palpatine in The Empire Strikes Back, has died at the age of 94. Ove

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'They Got It For Free' Iconic Star Wars Actor Reveals The Hilarious Way He Landed A Pivotal Role

Ian McDiarmid almost didn't play Palpatine due to another actor's casting. McDiarmid's portrayal of Palpatine spans all Star Wars trilogies, solidifying his irreplaceable legacy. Lucas ...

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Clive Revill, who played original Emperor in ‘Star Wars’, dies aged 94

He was eventually replaced with the voice of Ian McDiarmid, who went on to play Palpatine in person, once the film was released on DVD in 2004. Speaking of the role in a 2015 interview ...

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Clive Revill, voice of ‘Star Wars’ Emperor Palpatine, dies

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