His agent confirmed in a statement to CNN that Bulloch died on Thursday, December 17th.
“He died peacefully, in the hospital, surrounded by his family, from health complications after his many years of life with Parkinson’s disease,” the agent said.
“He had a long and happy career of over 45 years. He devoted himself to his wife, three children and ten grandchildren and they will miss him terribly. We ask that his privacy be respected at this very difficult time.”
Later, he attended many Star Wars conventions over the years and was celebrated by fans around the world.
Boba Fett’s role was reprized in the 2002 film “Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones,” starring actor Daniel Logan, who wrote on Twitter: “I’ll never forget all the that you taught me and all the good times we had together. You will be remembered forever. “
The Star Wars franchise also paid tribute to Bulloch. On Thursday, in a tweet, his “unforgettable performance” had “captivated the audience.”
American actor Mark Hamill, who played the character Luke Skywalker, said Bulloch was “the quintessential English gentleman” and that he was “so kind to everyone that he was lucky enough to meet him or work with him.” he “.
“I will miss him deeply and I am so grateful to have met him,” he wrote in the tweet on Thursday.
Bullock was born in 1945 in Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England, and also appeared in the James Bond film “Octopussy” and the BBC television series “Dr Who” before getting the role. by Boba Fett.
Last month, British actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, died at the age of 85 after a short illness. CNN reported in 2018 that Prowse was being treated for prostate cancer.
CNN’s Angela Dewan and Samantha Beech contributed to this report.