Michael Pennington, Shakespearean actor, dies at 82

We are incredibly sad to hear that RSC Honorary Associate Artist Michael Pennington passed away at the age of 82 yesterday. A Shakespearean to his very bones, Michael’s long & distinguished career with us spanned an astonishing 50 years. Our thoughts go to all those who knew him.

RIP Michael Pennington. Terrific actor. I can quote more lines he delivered in ROTJ than any lead in any SW film made since. He was also excellent in John Mortimer’s Summer Lease.

Tributes have been paid to actor Michael Pennington, who has died aged 82. Read more 👇

Michael Pennington, Shakespeare and Star Wars actor, dies aged 82. ‘Brilliant, wise’ co-founder of English Shakespeare Company celebrated for roles including Macbeth and Mercutio. www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/m...

Tributes paid to Shakespearean actor Michael Pennington following death aged 82 www.thestage.co.uk/news/tribute... #MichaelPennington #Actor #Gent

RIP Michael Pennngton. Hamlet for my old boss John Barton at the RSC. Two of the greatest spirits and minds uniting. The rest is silence. [Michael Pennington as Hamlet confronting Barbara Leigh-Hunt as Gertrude, Hamlet, 1980, directed by John Barton. Photo by Reg Wilson © RSC]

In another annoyingly but typically misleading piece, 'Star Wars actor dead aged 82' is fronted by a photo of Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher & Mark Hamill, none of whom is the dead person in question (Fisher being long gone already). RIP Michael Pennington, anyway. uk.yahoo.com/style/star-w...

Ah, who could forget that imposing character he played in Star Wars, Chuck Pile Of Scrabble Pieces On The Ground And Make A Name Out Of It? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

BBC News - Star Wars and Shakespeare actor Michael Pennington dies aged 82 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Rest in peace 🙏

Michael Pennington, ‘Star Wars: Return of the Jedi’ Actor, Dies at 82 Michael Pennington, a celebrated Shakespearean actor who also appeared in “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi,” has died, according to The Telegraph. He was 82. In “Return of the Jedi,” Pennington appeared a… #media #news

"Michael Pennington, Shakespeare and #StarWars actor, dies aged 82" Played everytthing, knew (and was on good terms) with everyone - but his greatest achievement was avoiding a negative performance review by Force strangulation in RETURN OF JEDI. www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/m...

Michael Pennington, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Actor, Dies at 82 https://www.newsbeep.com/au/662917/ Michael Pennington, an actor who entered the pop culture realm in the movie Star Wars: Return of the…

Return Of The Jedi’ Actor, Dies At 82 https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/661045/ LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Michael Pennington during the unveiling of a new plaque commemorating her friend and…

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... What I love about the original SW films is they utilised people like Michael Sheard, Don Henderson, Michael Culver, Kenneth Colley and Julian Glover as Vader-fearing Imperial Officers. All of them great. Bless them all.

Miriam Margolyes “Sad Beyond Measure” Following Actor’s Death Michael Pennington, the distinguished British stage and screen actor celebrated for his versatility in Shakespearean drama and hi... #Entertainment Origin | Interest | Match