The Londoner played the part of Dr. Evazan - who threatened Luke Skywalker during the iconic Mos Eisley Cantina scene in the 1977 film Episode IV: A New Hope. Curtis was also known for his role in The Elephant Man.

Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker, paid tribute to the actor on Twitter:

“Alfie Curtis made the Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina scene (one of the most memorable I've ever been a part of) even MORE memorable. As horrific as he was on-camera, off-camera he was funny, kind and a real gentleman. Thanks Alf - you'll be missed.”

ALFIE CURTIS made the #StarWars Mos Eisley Cantina scene (one of the most memorable I've ever been a part of) even MORE memorable. As horrific as he was on-camera, off-camera he was funny, kind & a real gentleman. Thanks Alf- you'll be missed. #RIP ❤️- mh pic.twitter.com/laxKvbGmrd

— @HamillHimself (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2017