"Michael Culver, 'Star Wars' Actor Known for Iconic Death Scene, Passes Away at 85"

Michael Culver, the British actor best known for his role as Captain Needa in "The Empire Strikes Back" in the Star Wars franchise, has passed away at the age of 85. Culver had a long and varied acting career on both screen and stage, including roles in "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" and the 1984 film "A Passage to India." He also appeared in two James Bond films alongside Sean Connery. Culver's agent confirmed his death and mentioned that he had been battling cancer for several years. He is survived by his second wife and children, one of whom followed in his footsteps as an actor. Despite mostly giving up acting later in life to focus on politics, Culver continued to engage with Star Wars fans and was still signing autographs for his role in the film well into his 80s.