• Culture
  • 27 Dec 17

Star Wars Actor Alfie Curtis Dies Aged 87

Star Wars Actor Alfie Curtis Dies Aged 87
Natalie Dyer
Natalie Dyer

Star Wars' Alfie Curtis, who acted in the 1977 film Episode IV: A New Hope, has died at the age of 87.

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.”

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