“It is with great sadness that we write this: Angus MacInnes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and actor passed away on December 23, 2024. He left us peacefully, surrounded by his family and love,” MacInnes’ family wrote in a statement according to the newspaper.
Canadian MacInnes’ best-known role was as pilot Jon Dutch Vander in “Star Wars: A New Hope” from 1977.
“For Angus, Star Wars fans had a special place in his heart. He loved meeting you at conventions, hearing your stories and sharing your passion for the story,” the family writes.
MacInnes lived to be 77 years old.