Jeremy Bulloch, who played the role of Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died.

Maureen and two of his sons, Jamie and Robbie, were with him during his final days."

As sports reporter Aaron Naglernoted on Twitter: “Nobody ever made a single nod look so cool.”

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Away from the screen Jeremy was a talented footballer and cricketer.

He also supported a number of charities including Great Ormond Street Hospital who saved his granddaughters life.

“It has not been an easy decision to make.

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It has been a privilege to have had the opportunity to inspire so many generations of Star Wars fans.

Thank you all so much and we will miss you all.”

Jeremy Bulloch

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