Michael Culver, ‘Star Wars’ Actor With Iconic Death Scene, Dies at 85

Actor Michael Culver, who suffered one of the most iconic on-screen deaths in the Star Wars franchise, died at the age of 85. Culver passed away on Feb. 27, according to a statement from his agency.

Culver’s career spanned more than five decades, but he was perhaps best known for his role as Captain Needa in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

In the 1980 classic, Culver’s character flies to villain Darth Vader, ready to apologize and take responsibility for losing track of the rebels. The scene cuts, and we see Culver doubled over gasping for breath before collapsing on the floor, a victim of Vader’s Force-choking. “Apology accepted, Captain Needa,” the villain drawls.

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