Sci-Fi Actor Mourned
Beloved British Actor Nick Joseph, Known for Star Wars and Doctor Who, Dies at 60
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Major Arhul Hextrophon served as a medal bearer at the Royal Award Ceremony climax of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.
He was planned to attend Star Wars 50th anniversary celebrations in 2027 and was enthusiastic about the milestone.
Close friend Rick Stanley said he and Nick, along with Dee, organized four Star Wars shows over the years, highlighting their long-running fan activities.
Beyond Star Wars, Joseph trained at East 15 Acting School in Essex, marking his formal training in acting.
Joseph appeared in Doctor Who across six episodes, playing multiple characters, illustrating his long-running involvement in iconic sci-fi franchises.
British actor Nick Joseph has died suddenly at the age of 60, shocking fans and colleagues across the sci-fi and soap opera communities. Joseph was best known for playing Major Arhul Hextrophon — the medal bearer at the iconic Royal Award Ceremony — in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, according to Daily Star.
His death was announced on Facebook by his best friend, Rick Stanley, who called him a "great" person and shared memories of their shared adventures. No cause of death has been given, Entertainment Now reported.
A Beloved Face Across Iconic British Franchises
Joseph's career stretched across some of the most beloved franchises in British pop culture. Beyond Star Wars, he appeared in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me and featured in Doctor Who across six episodes, playing multiple different characters, Chronicle Live reported. He also appeared in EastEnders, with his last on-screen role being Bert the Milkman in 2019.
He trained at East 15 Acting School in Essex before building a career that blended acting with work in casting and production. That versatility kept him active in the industry for decades, Daily Record noted.
Rick Stanley's Tribute Reveals a Life Full of Plans
Close friend Rick Stanley shared the news in an emotional Facebook post. He said he and Joseph, along with a friend named Dee, had organized four Star Wars fan shows together over the years. Stanley described their bond as one built on shared passion, travel, and community, Entertainment Now reported.
Joseph had been looking forward to the Star Wars 50th anniversary celebrations planned for 2027. Stanley said he was enthusiastic about the milestone and had been making plans to attend and participate in events marking the occasion, Manchester Evening News reported.
Fan Community Remembers His Warmth at Conventions
Joseph was a regular at sci-fi fan conventions and was widely praised for his kindness and accessibility. Fans remembered him as generous with his time and genuinely engaged with the people he met. Tributes poured in from across the Star Wars and Doctor Who fan communities, describing him as a "beloved" figure, Daily Star reported.
Born in Maidenhead, England, Joseph leaves behind a legacy that touched multiple generations of fans. His role in Star Wars may have been small on screen, but his presence in fan culture was anything but. Manchester Evening News noted fans were sending "love and prayers" to those close to him.
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