Angus MacInnes
“We will miss”: Fans and family mourn the death of the “Star Wars” actor
Actor Angus MacInnes, known from the first “Star Wars” film, is dead, his family confirmed on Facebook. There fans condole and remember.
Above all, his role as Jon “Dutch” Vander in the first “Star Wars” film (“A New Hope”) made him known worldwide. Canadian actor Angus MacInnes has died at the age of 77, his family confirmed on Facebook on Monday.
According to the information, MacInnes passed away “peacefully and surrounded by his family” one day before Christmas Eve on December 23rd, according to a posting on a fan page maintained by the actor’s wife. For MacInnes, who also appeared in films such as “Witness”, “Judge Dredd”, “Captain Phillips” and many other films, the “Star Wars” fans in particular always had a special place in his heart. “He loved meeting them at conventions, hearing their stories and sharing their passion for the saga,” the family continues. The admiration and passion of his followers always filled him “with humility, joy and honor.”
Star Wars fans in mourning: “We will miss him”
MacInnes himself was a “kind, considerate and generous soul” who “brought warmth and humor into the lives of everyone who knew him.” “His family, friends and fellow actors, but also his fans around the world will miss him dearly,” concludes the statement written on behalf of the family.
To all Angus’ fans around the world, with breaking hearts we write this: Angus MacInnes, beloved husband, father,…
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Numerous fans expressed their condolences to their idol in the death announcement, which included several photos of the actor, and some reported personal encounters with MacInnes. “We met Angus at a convention last year and he was a joy. He made us laugh with his stories and his warmth for the fans was clear,” recalls the operator of a British “Star Wars” podcast. “We will miss him.”
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