Kenneth Colley
Kenneth Colley | |
|---|---|
Colley in 2010 | |
| Born | 7 December 1937 |
| Died | 30 June 2025 (aged 87) |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia caused by COVID-19 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1961–2017 |
| Spouse |
Mary Dunne
(m. 1962; died 2018) |
Kenneth Colley (7 December 1937 – 30 June 2025) was an English actor. He was known for his role as Admiral Piett in the Star Wars movies The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). He also played Jesus in Monty Python's Life of Brian.
Colley died at a hospital in Ashford, Kent on 30 June 2025 from pneumonia caused by COVID-19 at the age of 87.[1][2] He had injured his arm in a fall before his death.[3]
References
- ↑ Fuller, Christian (3 July 2025). "Star Wars actor Kenneth Colley dies aged 87". BBC News. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ↑ Brockington, Adriana (4 July 2025). "'Star Wars' Actor Kenneth Colley Dies of Pneumonia After Being Admitted to Hospital for Arm Injury". Retrieved 20 July 2025.
My client Kenneth Colley passed away Monday 30th June at around 5:30pm in hospital in Ashford, Kent
- ↑ Del Fabbro, Lauren (3 July 2025). "Star Wars actor dies after contracting Covid and pneumonia". The Independent. Retrieved 4 July 2025.