Actor and dialect coach Andrew Jack, who starred in "Star Wars" and worked with many stars, died in a clinic near London. He had been infected with the corona virus, his agent said, according to the BBC. Jack was 76 years old. According to the report, the actor had been unable to see his wife before his death because she was quarantined in Australia.
Andrew Jack appeared in the Star Wars films The Last Jedi and The Force Awakens. Greg Grunberg, 53, also seen in the Star Saga, said the BBC said he was "devastated" when he learned of Jack's death. He described him as a "wonderful, talented gentleman": "He is one of the nicest people I have ever worked with." Most recently, Jack is said to have worked as a coach on the new "Batman" film. He was also involved in "Lord of the Rings" and two of the "Avengers" films.
Joonas Suotamo mourns
Joonas Suotamo (33), who starred in "Star Wars" as Chewbacca, said on Twitter: "Today we learned that a member of our Star Wars family, Andrew Jack, has died due to complications from COVID-19 his role as Major Ematt in 'The Force Awakens', his work as a dialect coach for 'TFA', 'Solo' and other SW films, he was a man who was passionate about both his work and his surroundings My thoughts are with his family and friends. "