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Richard LeParmentier Obituary
LeParmentier died unexpectedly Tuesday morning in Austin while visiting his children, said his publicist, Derek Maki. Maki said he does not know the cause.
LeParmentier was born in Pittsburgh, but moved to Britain in 1974 and had been living in Bath, England, when he died.
As Admiral Motti in 1977's "Star Wars," LeParmentier's character mocks Vader's "sad devotion to that ancient Jedi religion." Vader responds with a demonstration, using the force to choke the young commander, but allowing him to live.
LeParmentier appeared frequently in British television roles throughout his career and was working as a screenwriter when he died. He played a reporter in 1980's "Superman II," which featured actress Sarah Dougless — the villainess Ursa — with whom he was married from 1981 until 1984, according to their imdb.com profiles.
It was for his "Star Wars" role that LeParmentier may be best remembered as an actor.
"He absolutely loved traveling the world and meeting his friends and fellow Stars Wars fans, whose tributes have given us all the best lines in this message," LeParmentier's family said in a statement.
"He was no respecter of convention, except comic conventions," said Rhiannon, Stephanie and Tyrone LeParmentier.
"Every time we find someone's lack of faith disturbing, we'll think of him," they said.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard LeParmentier
17 Entries
Harry Simpson
April 15, 2015
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. God Bless and Godspeed.
April 30, 2013
Revealation 21:4- And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more...
ALMA Page
April 20, 2013
God bless you mr. LeParmentier.
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Keith Armour
April 19, 2013
Richard you were a true gent helping me raise money when my mum passed! You didn't know me then and that showed how nice of a man you were helping a fan in need.
You will go on forever in our hearts and on our screens may you rest in peace and may the force be with you always!
Cheryl Martino
April 19, 2013
Enjoyed our, much too short, close friendship. Adored the times we spent together and I'll surely miss your wit, humor, charm, endearing phone calls, messages and not having the chance to see you again. Saying goodbye to you is so hard. I'm humbled by one message you sent me, that you "liked having me in your life." I truly enjoyed having you in mine. Missing you with a heavy heart, Cheryl
Ed Bartlebaugh
April 18, 2013
Richard, I was but a young boy when I first saw Star Wars, Those memories I will always carry with me. Thank you for helping make those memories possible.. Rest In Peace......
Kevin Reitzel
April 18, 2013
Ill miss you Richard! I had a great time meeting you during my Decipher Inc days. Thanks for hanging out with us and your fans. You will be missed! RIP my friend.
Laura Fulton
April 18, 2013
He was wonderful in Star Wars, I truly miss him rest in peace.
michelle plakas-kaiser
April 18, 2013
rip
Lisa Weiner
April 17, 2013
To Richard Leparmentier,
You were a wonderful actor. I really enjoyed watching you in the movie Star Wars. My prayers are with you and your family. Lisa Weiner
Anna hendon
April 17, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you and your family during your time of grief. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Tam B
April 17, 2013
Please accept my condolences, I loved that scene and admire his children's interpretation of it in relation to faith. Brilliant.
Jim
April 17, 2013
May the Force always be with you. RIP
Eg
April 17, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Blaine Cully
April 17, 2013
Richard was the first celebrity I ever met, at my very first convention. He set the bar for every other convention that I would ever attend, and he set the bar HIGH. I was privileged to have met and conversed with him on several other occasions, and he will be sorely missed in the Star Wars community. Godspeed, Admiral.
April 17, 2013
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more.
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