(AP) - In this frame grab provided by Bill Parker, a scene from 'Star Wars vs. Star Trek' is shown. Parker's short movie is one of scores of online videos popping up with visual effects that just a generation ago would have been possible only for big Hollywood studios, with big budgets and armies of computer animators. (AP Photo/Bill Parker)
(AP) - In this frame grab provided by Bill Parker, a scene from his short film 'Star Wars vs. Star Trek' is shown. Parker's short movie is one of scores of online videos popping up with visual effects that just a generation ago would have been possible only for big Hollywood studios, with big budgets and armies of computer animators. (AP Photo/Bill Parker)
(AP) - FILE - In this July 26,2007 file photo showing Comic-Con attendees, Aaron Blossom, dressed as Batman, right, and a life-sized Chewbacca figure from Star Wars made of Lego bricks at the Comic-Con International convention in San Diego. Anaheim tourism officials said Wednesday Feb. 24, 2010, that they have submitted a proposal to Comic-Con International's board that would lure the yearly confab of comic book aficionados, sci-fi fans and entertainment industry reps from its longtime San Diego home. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
(Reuters) - Onlookers take photos of people dressed as Star Wars characters as they walk down a sidewalk on Orchard Road in Singapore December 20, 2009. Some 30 characters, including a Darth Vader and storm troopers, walked around the popular shopping district as part of a publicity stunt for Adidas. REUTERS/Vivek Prakash
(AP) - In this photo provided by Hasbro, Jessica Hinkle makes final adjustments to the Star Wars booth lighting, behind the new 'Star Wars AT-AT,' which stands more than 24 inches tall, at Hasbro's showroom at the American International Toy Fair in New York, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010. The Toy Fair opens February 14. (AP Photo/Hasbro, Ray Stubblebine)
(Reuters) - Jessica Hinkle makes final adjustments to the "Star Wars" booth lighting behind an 'AT-AT' in Hasbro's Toy Fair showroom at the American International Toy Fair in New York, February 11, 2010. The Toy Fair opens February 14. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine/Hasbro/Handout (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS
(AP) - FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2009 file photo, Star Wars toys are seen on display at Palo Alto Sport & Toy World in Palo Alto, Calif. Hasbro Inc., the nation's second biggest toymaker, said Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, that sales of action figures and other toys aimed at boys as well as strong entertainment and licensing revenue helped push its fourth-quarter profit sharply higher.(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, file)
(Getty) - Lynne Kosky (L), Victoria's Minister for Public Transport and Minister for the Arts, has a lightsaber battle with an actor dressed as Darth Vader during a preview to the 'Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination' exhibition at Scienceworks on June 2, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. The exhibition is the first to showcase over 80 costumes and props from all six Star Wars movies. (Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
(You Witness User Photo) - A Darth Vader mask with an American paint theme is one of several on display on May 27 at the Star Wars 30th anniversary celebration, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. (Photo and caption submitted by Ron Parsons)
(You Witness User Photo) - Fans dressed as Boba Fett pose at the Los Angeles Convention Center on May 27, during the Star Wars 30th anniversary celebration. (Photo and caption submitted by Ron Parsons)
(WireImage) - Yoda wins Best Fight SceneStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesMTV Movie Awards - 5/31/2003Photo: Michael Caulfield, Wireimage.com
(WireImage) - Premiere: Tangi Miller and J. August Richards at the LA premiere of 20th Century Fox's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - 5/12/2002Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/Wireimage.com
(WireImage) - Premiere: Samuel L. Jackson kicks it with the V-Dawg at the LA premiere of 20th Century Fox's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - 5/12/2002Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/Wireimage.com
(WireImage) - Premiere: Samuel L. Jackson at the LA premiere of 20th Century Fox's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - 5/12/2002Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/Wireimage.com
(WireImage) - Premiere: Samuel L. Jackson tells Darth Vader to hand over the wallet that says 'Bad Master Jedi' on it at the LA premiere of 20th Century Fox's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - 5/12/2002Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/Wireimage.com
(WireImage) - Premiere: Ewan McGregor's lack of faith is about to be found disturbing at the LA premiere of 20th Century Fox's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - 5/12/2002Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/Wireimage.com
(WireImage) - Premiere: Ewan McGregor at the LA premiere of 20th Century Fox's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - 5/12/2002Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/Wireimage.com
(WireImage) - Premiere: Shannen Doherty at the LA premiere of 20th Century Fox's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - 5/12/2002Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/Wireimage.com
(WireImage) - Premiere: Tangi Miller at the LA premiere of 20th Century Fox's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - 5/12/2002Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/Wireimage.com
(WireImage) - Premiere: Wayne Brady at the LA premiere of 20th Century Fox's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - 5/12/2002Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/Wireimage.com
(WireImage) - Premiere: Claire Danes at the LA premiere of 20th Century Fox's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones - 5/12/2002Photo: Jean-Paul Aussenard/Wireimage.com
His other films included Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade - one of a string of appearances as Adolf Hitler - and he was a regular guest in Doctor Who. In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, he even played Hitler opposite Harrison Ford (Han Solo)!
His agent said he had cancer and died at home on the Isle of Wight.
In Star Wars, he was memorably choked by Darth Vader - and said George Lucas told him it was "the best screen death I've ever seen".
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