His agent confirmed in a statement to CNN that Bulloch passed away on Thursday, December 17.
“He died peacefully, in the hospital, surrounded by his family, of health complications after years of life with Parkinson’s disease,” the officer said.
“He had a long and happy career spanning over 45 years. He was devoted to his wife, three sons and ten grandchildren and they will miss him terribly. We ask that their privacy be respected at this very difficult time.”
He later attended many Star Wars conventions over the years, and this was celebrated by fans around the world.
The role of Boba Fett was reprized in the 2002 movie “Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones”, in which the character was played by the actor Daniel Logan, who wrote on Twitter: “I will never forget what you got me and all the good times we had together. You’ll be remembered forever. “
The Star Wars franchise also paid tribute to Bulloch. A Tweet on Thursday stated that his “unforgettable performance” had captivated audiences.
American actor Mark Hamill, who played the character Luke Skywalker, said Bulloch was “the quintessential English gentleman” and “so nice to anyone lucky enough to meet or work with him”.
“I will miss him very much and am so grateful to have known him,” he wrote in the tweet on Thursday.
Born in 1945 in Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England, Bullock also appeared in the James Bond film “Octopussy” and the BBC TV series “Dr Who” before taking on the role of Boba Fett.
Last month, British actor David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, died at the age of 85 after a brief illness. CNN reported in 2018 that Prowse was being treated for prostate cancer.
CNN’s Angela Dewan and Samantha Beech contributed to this report.