The actor appeared as Major Arhul Hextrophon in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, and had a small role in the 1977 James Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me
Star Wars actor Nick Joseph has died at the age of 60(Image: Instagram)
Actor Nick Joseph has died “suddenly” at the age of 60. Nick was best known for playing Major Arhul Hextrophon, a medal bearer who appears in the award ceremony at the end of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.
He also appeared in EastEnders and the classic 1977 James Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me. His close friend Rick Stanley confirmed his passing and wrote: “I received very sad news yesterday from Nick Joseph’s wife Dee that Nick had suddenly passed away.
“Steph and I are devastated hearing the news! I can’t believe I’ve lost my best friend. Steph and I have had many adventures over the years with Nick and Dee including Nick and I organising four Star Wars shows in that time.
Nick seen in the final scene of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
“It chokes me up thinking how excited he was anticipating celebrating the 50th anniversary of Star Wars next year. Steph and I send love and prayers to Dee and family at this very sad time. Rest in the force Major Arhul Hextrophon my dear friend. Until we meet again.”
A relative wrote: “He lived life to the full right up to the last minute. Always joking right until the end. His life on this earth may have ended suddenly but our memories of him as a loving husband, father, step-father, grandad and uncle will always live on.
“And I’m sure he’s smiling down and planning tricks on us for our time in the next world.”
One fan commented: “So sorry to hear this Rick, this is awful news. My sincere condolences to Dee and their family.”
Another added: “This is a shock! I was speaking to Nick not even two weeks ago at the Northern Horizon (Blake’s 7) convention in Newcastle. He seemed in such good spirits and health. Lovely man, kind and funny.”
A third said: “Devastating news. So unexpected. It was only recently that Nick had asked me to attend a show with him. He had so much planned. My sincere condolences to Dee and his family and friends.”
Nick also had a small part as an armoury officer in the 1977 Bond classic, The Spy Who Loved Me. His most recent credit was on EastEnders back in 2019. He played Bert the milkman on the BBC One soap.
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