Angus MacInnes — a prolific actor who appeared within the authentic “Star Wars” movie — has died … in response to a Fb publish by a member of the family.
Within the assertion, his household reveals MacInnes handed away peacefully on December 23, surrounded by family members. They didn’t record a reason for demise.
Angus’ household says he took nice satisfaction in showing in some unforgettable initiatives throughout his profession … including that followers of “Star Wars” held a particular place in his coronary heart.
Outdoors of his profession, the MacInnes household says he was a “kind, thoughtful, and generous soul who brought warmth and humor into the lives of everyone who knew him.”
MacInnes made his first movie look within the 1975 movie “Rollerball,” starring James Caan, in an uncredited function as a guard … and, two years later he performed Jon “Dutch” Vander, higher often called Gold Chief, in “Star Wars.”
Whereas not a very massive function, the half made him immediately recognizable to ‘SW’ diehards … and, he was a frequent visitor at conventions for the franchise. His voice was used once more within the 2016 film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”
Amongst his different credit … “Superman II,” “John and Yoko: A Love Story,” “Judge Dredd,” “Eyes Wide Shut,” “Hellboy,” “Atlantic City,” “The Black Dahlia,” and “Captain Phillips.” A brief movie wherein he seems, titled “Don’t,” is at present in post-production, in response to IMDb.
Angus was 77.
RIP