Angus MacInnes, who was a great character actor and had over a decades-long Hollywood career, died on December 23, 2024. His family shared the news on social media on Monday (December 30). He is most famous for his role as Jon "Dutch" Vander (Gold Leader) in Star Wars: A New Hope and Rogue One. The actor passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones last week at the age of 77, according to the statement.

Angus MacInnes passed away at 77 The Canadian actor enjoyed a diverse and successful career, with notable roles in Hellboy, Superman, Judge Dredd, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. His family confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement on Facebook - “Angus MacInnes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and actor died on 23rd of December 2024. He left us peacefully, surrounded by his family and love.” The statement continued, “Angus was more than an actor—he was a kind, thoughtful, and generous soul who brought warmth and humor into the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and fellow actors but also by his fans around the world – his family thank you all.” The cause of his death has not been disclosed yet. ALSO READ: More about Angus MacInnesBorn on Oct. 27, 1947, in Ontario, Canada, MacInnes went on to pursue a career in acting that spanned multiple decades. He made his first on-screen appearance in 1975’s Rollerball. He later reprised his role in 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, directed by Gareth Edwards.MacInnes’ other acting credits included Space: 1999 (1977), Atlantic City (1980), Outland (1981), The Littlest Hobo (1980-81), Witness (1985), Half Moon Street (1986), Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988), Sleepers (1991), Roughnecks (1994), Judge Dredd (1995), Space Island One (1998), Eyes Wide Shut (1999), Formula 51 (2001), Hellboy (2004), The Black Dahlia (2006), Vikings (2013) and Captain Phillips (2013).