Jay Benedict

American actor (1951-2020)

Jay Benedict (April 11, 1951 – April 4, 2020) was an American actor. He was born in Burbank, California. He started living in Europe during the 1960s. His movie credits include Star Wars (1977), Aliens (1986), Diamond Skulls (1989), Tirant lo Blanc (2006) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012). He is also known for appearing in TV series such as Foyle's War and Emmerdale.

Jay Benedict
Born(1951-04-11)April 11, 1951
DiedApril 4, 2020(2020-04-04) (aged 68)
London, England, U.K.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor
Years active1963–2020

On April 4, 2020, during the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, Benedict died of COVID-19 in London. He was 68.[1]

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  1. Newbold, Mark (April 4, 2020). "Rest in peace Jay Benedict, Deak in A New Hope". Fantha Tracks. Retrieved April 5, 2020.

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