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RIP: Erik Bauersfeld (Admiral Ackbar)
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Erik Bauersfeld, the actor who gave the voice to famed
Star Wars character Admiral Ackbar, has died at aged 93,
his management office confirmed Monday.
A statement from Coolwaters Productions says Bauersfeld
died on Sunday in his Berkley, CA home.
"Actor Erik Bauersfeld, known by Star Wars fans around
globe as the voice of Admiral Ackbar, has passed away,"
the statement said. "His passing comes at the age of 93
and the cause was natural causes. Erik will be deeply
missed by his family here at Coolwaters and our thoughts
and prayers are with his family and friends."
The veteran voice actor and radio drama producer will be
best remembered voicing Admiral Ackbar, foremost military
commander of the Rebel Alliance, in the Star Wars saga.
Ackbar gave the famous line in Return of the Jedi, "It's
a trap." Ackbar and Bauersfeld also returned for an
appearance in 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/erik-bauersfeld-voice-o f-star-wars-
admiral-ackbar-dies/ar-BBrm700?ocid=ansmsnent11
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