Peter Cushing
Peter Cushing portrayed Grand Moff Tarkin in the original 1977 film. He died on August 11, 1994. His performance helped define the Imperial leadership in early Star Wars stories.
Other Deceased Cast Members
Several other actors from the franchise have died, including William Hootkins, who played Red Leader, and Ian McDiarmid, who continued acting in later projects after retiring from the role of Emperor Palpatine. Their contributions remain part of the series' history.
