Gary Friedkin—who played an Ewok in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi”—has died at age 70 from COVID-19 complications, according to an online obituary, The New York Post reported..
The actor passed away peacefully on December 2 at a hospice after “enduring a difficult” three-and-a-half weeks in the intensive care unit of a Youngstown, Ohio, hospital, per the tribute in the Tribune Chronicle.
The tribute continued: “While Gary may have been short of stature, he was a giant amongst his family and friends. His legacy will live on as stories are told and retold for years to come by all who loved him.”
The 4-foot-tall actor—nicknamed “Kishka”—was said to be an active member of Little People of America.
He appeared in the blockbuster film “Blade Runner” and on episodes of “The Twilight Zone,” “The Practice” and “Chicago Hope.” He played Clarence, a cook at Arnold’s restaurant, on “Happy Days.”
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