British Actor Michael Pennington, Known for Shakespeare and Star Wars, Dies at 82
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Michael Pennington, the acclaimed British actor known for his six-decade career in theater (particularly Shakespearean roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company and as co-founder of the English Shakespeare Company) as well as film appearances in Star Wars and The Iron Lady, has died at age 82. His agent Lesley Duff confirmed his passing on May 7, 2026.
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· 2 pulledMichael Pennington, the actor known for his six-decade career in British theater as well as roles in Star Wars and The Iron Lady, has died. He was 82 years old.
Pennington's agent, Lesley Duff, re
Michael Pennington, a British stage and screen actor, died at age 82 on May 7, his agent said. A member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and co-founder of the English Shakespeare Company, he specialized in the works of William Shakespeare.
