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Beloved Star Wars Actor Clive Revill Dies at 94

3/27/2025

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Clive Revill, the beloved New Zealand actor who brought Emperor Palpatine to life in "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back," passed away on March 11 at the age of 94 in Sherman Oaks, California, after a courageous fight with dementia. His daughter shared the heartbreaking news, honoring a remarkable career that spanned over six decades, gracing Broadway and enchanting audiences in animated series and video games.

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Clive Revill, the beloved New Zealand actor who brought Emperor Palpatine to life in "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back," passed away on March 11 at the age of 94 in Sherman Oaks, California, after a courageous fight with dementia. His daughter shared the heartbreaking news, honoring a remarkable career that spanned over six decades, gracing Broadway and enchanting audiences in animated series and video games.