India, May 11 -- British theatre and film actor Michael Pennington, widely known to international audiences for his role as Moff Jerjerrod in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, has died at the age of 82. Pennington built a celebrated career that stretched across more than six decades, earning admiration not only for his appearance in the iconic Star Wars franchise but also for becoming one of Britain's most respected Shakespearean performers.

From commanding theatre stages with unforgettable portrayals of Hamlet to appearing in popular television dramas and films, Pennington left a lasting mark on both classical theatre and modern entertainment.

Who was Michael Pennington?

Michael Pennington, the veteran British actor best kno...