R.I.P. Kenneth Colley, Star Wars ' Admiral Piett Colley's Empire character wasn't originally supposed to come back for Return Of The Jedi —before fan letters to George Lucas changed his mind.

Actor Kenneth Colley, best known for playing Admiral Piett in multiple “Star Wars” films, has died at the age of 87 after COVID progressed to pneumonia.

Kenneth Colley, the British actor who appeared in seven films for Ken Russell and portrayed Admiral Piett in two Star Wars movies, has died at 87.

Actor Kenneth Colley, best known for playing Admiral Piett in multiple “Star Wars” films, has died from pneumonia at the age of 87. Colley’s agent, Julian Owen, confirmed his death in a ...

Kenneth Colley, the English actor known for his portrayal of Admiral Piett in the Star Wars franchise, has died at the age of 87, according to several reports.

With a film and TV career spanning six decades, Kenneth Colley's body of work speaks for itself. The 87-year-old actor passed away on June 30, 2025, due to complications from COVID and pneumonia ...

Kenneth Colley, the British actor who appeared in seven features for director Ken Russell and portrayed the Darth Vader underling Admiral Piett in the Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back and ...

Actor Kenneth Colley, who appeared in two “Star Wars” films as an imperial officer in charge of Darth Vader’s flagship, died June 30. He was 87.

Actor Kenneth Colley, best known for playing Admiral Piett in multiple “Star Wars” films, has died from pneumonia at the age of 87.

Star Wars actor Kenneth Colley has died at 87 due to Covid-19 and pneumonia, highlighting the risks of the virus for older adults, and importance of prevention.

Veteran actor Kenneth Colley, who starred in more than 150 titles, including original ‘Star Wars’ series and ‘Life of Brian’, throughout his career spanning over six decades, has died. As ...