Star Wars Actor Gary Friedkin Passes Away at Age 70

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Actor Gary Friedkin has passed away at the age of 70 due to complications from COVID-19. His family shared details regarding his passing in his obituary which stated he had died on December 2, 2022, while in hospice care at a facility located in his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio. A portion of Gary’s obituary reads:

He was a gift to all who knew him as an amazing son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend. Gary lived his life to the absolute fullest, bringing endless laughs to his family and many friends, while never letting the obstacles he faced get in his way. Gary put countless smiles on people’s faces and left so many with their own special “Gary story.”

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Friedkin was best known by fans for his roles in Star Wars (Ewok), Happy Days (Clarence), The Twilight Zone, Blade Runner, and more. Gary earned 15 credited roles during his career.


Our deepest condolences go out the family, friends, and fans of Gary Friedkin.

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