Star Wars legend Angus MacInnes dies aged 77 as tributes flood in for Gold Leader

Scottish actor Angus MacInnes playing Gold Leader in Star Wars with actress Carrie Fisher playing Pr (Image: PA )

Star Wars actor Angus MacInnes has sadly died at the age of 77, his family has confirmed.

The beloved Scottish star was best known for playin Jon 'Dutch' Vander in the first Star Wars film in 1977 - later subtitled A New Hope.

As Gold Leader in the rebellion, his character flies a Y-wing and commands a squadron of gifted pilots. Dutch later dies in battle during the assault on the first Death Star in the Hollywood blockbuster.

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