"Star Wars" actor Andrew Jack has died at age 76 due to complications from the coronavirus. His agent, Jill McCullough, confirmed the news, explaining that Jack died on Tuesday morning in St. Peter's Hospital in Chertsey, Surrey, England, The Evening Standard reported.
"Andrew lived on one of the oldest working houseboats on the Thames, he was fiercely independent but madly in love with his wife; also a dialect coach: Gabrielle Rogers," McCullough said.
"Tragically she is stuck in quarantine in Australia having just flown in from NZ last week. She was unable to see or talk to him at the end of his life and there is a chance a funeral may not be held."
Jack is best known for his role as Resistance General Caluan Ematt in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "The Last Jedi." He also worked as a dialect coach for several films including the "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy. Friends, family, and colleagues took to social media to honor his memory.
"We lost a man today," tweeted Rogers. "Andrew Jack was diagnosed with Coronavirus 2 days ago. He was in no pain, and he slipped away peacefully knowing that his family were all 'with' him. Take care out there, lovers x."
Greg Grunberg, who worked with Jack on "Star Wars," wrote of the shocking news in a post to Twitter.
"Devastated to hear of the passing of the wonderful, talented, beloved gentleman #AndrewJack. He is one of the kindest people I’ve ever worked with. Please stay safe. Please stay home!!! #RIPAndrewJack," tweeted Greg Grunberg.
Actor Anthony Daniels, who also starred alongside Jack in "Star Wars," mourned the loss in a post to Instagram.
"Just heard very shocking news," he wrote. "Andrew Jack, dialect coach and actor, who became a friend during filming of the final trilogy, died this morning of Covid-19. You’ll remember his distinguished features as Resistance officer, Major Caluan Ematt in The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. I’ll remember him for his sense of fun, intellect, companionship, kindly advice and ever-ready smile. Sad."
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