A family statement says “the fans of ‘Star Wars’ held a special place in his heart.”

MacInnes first appeared as Gold Leader, a.k.a.

Jon Vander, nicknamed “Dutch,” in 1977’sStar Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.

Angus MacInnes in the movie Atlantic City September 3, 1980, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) Angus MacInnes as Gold Leader

Angus MacInnes in ‘Atlantic City’; Angus MacInnes in ‘Star Wars’.Credit:CBS via Getty; Lucasfilm

MacInnes later reprised the part for a voice cameo in 2016’sRogue One: A Star Wars Story.

His first onscreen appearance is an uncredited role in 1975’sRollerball.

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