Overview

• Colley was hospitalized following a fall that injured his arm and subsequently contracted Covid which progressed into pneumonia before he passed away with friends at his bedside on June 30
• His six-decade career encompassed stage, film and television, with credits ranging from the Royal Shakespeare Company to repertory theatre beginnings
• He secured enduring fame as Admiral Piett in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi and later reprised the role in the 2012 Lego Star Wars special
• Colley’s versatility shone in roles from Jesus in Monty Python’s Life of Brian to eccentric characters in Ken Russell films and as a Shakespearean lead for the BBC, plus his 2007 directorial debut Greetings
• Colleagues and fans worldwide have paid tribute to his talent and humility, celebrating his appearances at conventions and his lasting impact on audiences