Angus MacInnesrecognized for his role as the Gold Leader in the iconic film Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), died on December 23 at the age of 77. The news was announced on the afternoon of this Monday, December 30, by his family through a statement published on the actor’s official Facebook account, but they did not reveal the causes.
“With broken hearts we write this: Angus MacInnes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and actor died on December 23, 2024. His work touched countless lives and he was proud to be a part of these stories that continue to resonate with audiences around the world.″, reads the statement.
Furthermore, the document highlighted that the artist had a prolific career in cinema, with performances in films such as Witness, Judge Dredd, Hellboy y Captain Phillips. His role in Force 10 from Navarone (1978) led him to share credits again with his colleague from Star Wars, Harrison Ford.
As if that were not enough, the family highlighted the deep appreciation that Angus MacInnes had towards the fans of Star Wars and how much he liked to talk with them at conventions dedicated to this type of film.
“For Angus, Star Wars fans held a special place in his heart. He loved meeting them at conventions, listening to their stories and sharing his passion for the saga. He was constantly honored, delighted and moved by the admiration and passion of the fans and the convention community“, they noted.
Furthermore, the famous man’s relatives emphasized that Angus MacInnes He was more than an actor, as he was always considered a kind person.
“Angus was more than an actor – he was a kind, thoughtful and generous soul who brought warmth and humor to the lives of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his family, his friends and his fellow actors, but also his fans around the world. “His family thanks you all,” they expressed.
After hearing the news of his death, fans and colleagues of the media commented on the Facebook post with anecdotes about the star: “I had the privilege of knowing Angus personally, for which I am very grateful,” one person wrote.
Another follower fondly recalled his encounters with Angus MacInnes at conventions: “I’m so sorry for your loss. I had the honor of meeting him in 2002 and used to interact with his posts. He was very kind. I will toast Gold Leader, in his wing,” he commented.
Angus MacInnes left an indelible mark on the universe of Star Wars and in cinema in general. His interpretation of Gold Leader immortalized him among the followers of the galactic saga, consolidating a legacy that will continue to live on in the memory of fans.
In a 2014 interview, the artist recalled the challenges of playing Jon “Dutch” Vander, under the direction of George Lucas. According to him, he had difficulty memorizing his lines without cues from his scene partners, which generated moments of tension during filming.
“I got in the booth to do this scene and George said to me, ‘Have you learned your lines without following the sequence?’ and I asked him, ‘What are you talking about?’ and he said, ‘Just your lines,’ and I said, ‘No… I’ve learned my lines with signs,’ you know, someone gives me signs and I talk. He said, ‘No, just say your lines.’ And then we started filming and it was a nightmare”, he recounted.
According to the actor, he began to sweat too much due to the nerves of not being able to achieve his scene, since “he needed that other voice to respond to” to say his dialogues because even though he knew his lines perfectly, at that time At the moment I didn’t remember them at all.
“At that moment I was so scared that I would have done anything. If he had said to me, ‘You need heroin,’ I would have rolled up my sleeves. We filmed everything and I read their text. There is no acting, in that sense, at all. I just read lines and thought, ‘I don’t care. I just have to get out of here,” he recalled.
