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

Kenneth Colley, who played Admiral Piett in Star Wars, has died at age 87. Here's what caused his death and a look back at his most iconic roles in film and TV

July 3 (UPI) -- Kenneth Colley, an actor best known for his roles in the Star Wars films and Monty Python's The Life of Brian, has died after contracting COVID-19 and developing pneumonia. He was 87. Colley's agent, Julian Owen, announced in a statement that the actor died Monday at his home in Ashford, Kent.