Voice of Admiral Ackbar (Erik Bauersfeld) dies at 93

[WarpFactorZ]

Voice actor Erik Bauersfeld - whose brief turn as Admiral Ackbar in the Star Wars films launched a pop culture catchphrase - has died, aged 93.

His line "It's a trap," in 1983's Return of the Jedi is beloved among Star Wars fans and later became a popular internet meme.

The warning is being used as a hashtag on Twitter by fans paying tribute.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-35965835

Apparently he also voiced Bib Fortuna. RIP.

 

[HMS Ark Royal]

He's not dead

ITS A TRAP for his enemies

 

[The Wormhole]

I knew he was getting up there in years but was pleasantly surprised they were still able to get him back for TFA. Sad news, though making it to 93 is still pretty impressive.

 

[EnsignRicky]

It's A Wrap!!!

 

[B.J.]