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   RIP: Erik Bauersfeld (Admiral Ackbar)   
   06 Apr 16 13:44:38   
   
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   From: YourName@YourISP.com   
      
       Erik Bauersfeld, the actor who gave the voice to famed   
       Star Wars character Admiral Ackbar, has died at aged 93,   
       his management office confirmed Monday.   
      
       A statement from Coolwaters Productions says Bauersfeld   
       died on Sunday in his Berkley, CA home.   
      
       "Actor Erik Bauersfeld, known by Star Wars fans around   
       globe as the voice of Admiral Ackbar, has passed away,"   
       the statement said. "His passing comes at the age of 93   
       and the cause was natural causes. Erik will be deeply   
       missed by his family here at Coolwaters and our thoughts   
       and prayers are with his family and friends."   
      
       The veteran voice actor and radio drama producer will be   
       best remembered voicing Admiral Ackbar, foremost military   
       commander of the Rebel Alliance, in the Star Wars saga.   
      
       Ackbar gave the famous line in Return of the Jedi, "It's   
       a trap." Ackbar and Bauersfeld also returned for an   
       appearance in 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens.   
      
   http://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/erik-bauersfeld-voice-of-star-wars-   
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