Star Wars actor Tony Allen has passed away.

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Allen played a Snowtrooper in Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back during the opening battle on the planet Hoth.

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The announcement was made on Imperial Signings Facebook page this evening.

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Aside from Star Wars Allen appeared on many TV cop shows in the 1970’s including The Sweeney.

In recent years Allen made several appearances on the convention circuit including LFCC in 2019.