former Star Wars actor who
appeared in James Bond films and as a Jedi master in the Star Wars franchise
has collapsed and died during a theatre rehearsal. Kan Bonfils was rehearsing for Dante's Inferno, which was due to open at
The Rag Factory in London this week. Members of the production's Craft Theatre company and paramedics were
unable to resuscitate Bonfils.
Chris Hislop, the company's spokesman, said the cast and crew were
devastated by the death. ''Kan collapsed during a rehearsal and the director Rocky Rodriguez Jr
performed CPR on location. Mr Hislop added: "The entire company are in shock. There is
absolutely severe sadness, it is a real tragedy."
The cause of death is not known. Dante's Inferno is expected to continue with another actor from the
theatre company replacing Bonfils. Mr Hislop said: ''It was due to open on Thursday. If things go to plan
and if the incoming actor is able to do the job we are hoping to open on
Saturday.''
Bonfils played a "henchman" in 2012's Skyfall with Daniel
Craig and Isagura in 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies with Pierce Brosnan. He also
appeared as Jedi master Saesee Tiin in Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace
(1999), opposite Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor.
He also had roles in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life (2003),
Batman Begins (2005) and several productions on the West End stage.
Source: BBC
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