Rey's parents hid her from Palpatine's cronies ... becoming more and more powerful. How Did Palpatine Finally Meet His End? In the year 35 ABY, Kylo became aware of Palpatine's survival when ...

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 considered ...