Michael Pennington Dies: ‘Star Wars’ Actor Was 82
Deadline • 5/11/2026
Summary
Michael Pennington, the theater actor known for playing Moff Jerjerrod in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, has died at the age of 82. His passing was confirmed by The Telegraph, though the cause of death was not revealed. Pennington had a celebrated theater career with numerous credits spanning decades.
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