It's always sad to see another Star Wars actor pass away, but as time passes that's what happens. However, this occassion came as a shock.
Richard LeParmentier was still a regular on the convention circuit, meeting fans, and really embracing the world of fandom. He really seemed as though he enjoyed being around fans and talking Star Wars with them. His part in the movies was small, being only in the original Star Wars (1977), but his scene was a memorable one - the scene where he is Force-choked by Darth Vader in the conference room on The Death Star. He also had a quote in that scene that became popular with radio stations around the world - "...this station is now the ultimate power in the universe...I suggest we use it."
It is very sad that he has passed on, but at least he knew that he did have fans, and that those fans appreciated what he did. I believe that he even has his own following - The Cult of Motti! :)
He was a memorable character in The Star Wars Universe, and his character will live on even though Richard has passed on.
Richard LeParmentier was 67. The Force will be with him, always...even though he was a sort of a bad guy in Star Wars , he was a wonderful guy in person.
R.I.P.
