Kenneth Colley, who appeared in the original Star Wars trilogy as Imperial villain Admiral Piett, has died, according to People magazine. He was 87. His death comes after contracting COVID and Pneumonia, People said.

Kenneth Colley, an actor known to "Star Wars" fans for his role as Admiral Piett in the original trilogy, has died. He was 87.

“It is with great sadness to report that my client Kenneth Colley passed away Monday 30th June at around 5:30pm in hospital in Ashford, Kent. He was 87,” Owen wrote. “He had been admitted after a fall with an injured arm, however he quickly contracted Covid which developed into Pneumonia.”