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.
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