Actor Alan Harris, best known for his role of Bossk the bounty hunter in The Empire Strikes Back, has died at the age of 81.
Actor Chris Parsons (4-LOM in The Empire Strikes Back) confirmed his passing on Facebook. Harris has been a regular on the convention circuit in recent years, but health issues had limited him.
A cause of death has not been announced.
In addition to playing the Trandoshan Bossk, Harris also played a Bespin Security Guard and a Hoth trooper in the film. He played a Rebel escort for Princess Leia and a mechanic in A New Hope.
The actor’s full body was also used as the cast for the Han Solo in Carbonite prop, with Harrison Ford’s face added. He was also the stand-in used to build Boba Fett’s armor, although Jeremy Bullock wore it in the film.
In Return of the Jedi, another actor donned the Bossk costume, but Harris acted as a stand-in for C-3PO and played a Stormtrooper.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Harris’ family, friends, and colleagues.