With the passing of Alan Harris, another link to the original trilogy is lost and fandom has reacted, posting tributes and memories of an actor who was deeply involved in the heady days of Star Wars, Empire and Jedi.
First off, our friends at the Kurtz Joiner Archive posted this touching tribute.
The team at Star Wars Fan Fun Day noted Alans passing.
The SWFFD team are saddened to hear that Alan Harris has passed away. Alan was an old friend of the show and was due to make his third appearance this year.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Alan’s friends and family. pic.twitter.com/ZNUoAie1oB— swffd (@swffd) January 31, 2020
Members of the Star Wars family posted their own memories and tributes:
I am sorry to learn that Alan Harris has died. I have such warm memories of him as my stand-in on the first trilogy. He was always a complete professional and a great support. He was also a gentleman
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) February 1, 2020
Sorry to hear about the passing of Alan Harris, part of the #StarWars and bounty hunter family. Met him many times… a true gentleman. pic.twitter.com/9IqEB9u6u7
— Daniel Logan (@Daniel_Logan) February 1, 2020
RIP Alan Harris. He will be missed very much by the Star Wars community. Whenever we did a convention together, he would always happily answer all my constant questions (and I had many) about his creature costume and his experience as Bossk. Such a lovely guy. pic.twitter.com/FFlw1GvEnJ
— Paul Warren (@paulRwarren) February 1, 2020
#RIP: Alan Harris, who wore the Prototype #BobaFett costume for some early screen tests, has passed away. He also played #Bossk in “The Empire Strikes Back,” as well as other parts in the entire original trilogy. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/SRfNON6z4h
— Boba Fett Fan Club (@bobafettfanclub) January 31, 2020
We pay tribute to honorary member, Alan Harris, who has sadly passed away. He was instrumental to the production of the original trilogy by portraying various roles in the films including his most famous character portrayal, the Bounty Hunter Bossk! #501st #Bossk #AlanHarris #RIP pic.twitter.com/p49L3Aruml
— 501st Legion (@501stLegion) January 31, 2020
Sad to hear about the passing of Alan Harris. I only met him a couple of times, but he was always lovely. A great loss to the #StarWars fandom and convention community. Happy hunting. pic.twitter.com/NTCwSlwjOt
— Brian Herring (@BrianHezza) January 31, 2020
I am crushed today. Alan Harris was an absolute gentleman and so warm, polite and great sense of humor. Wow I am shaken at the news. The world is a lonelier place without him in it. Rest In Peace my friend. Crushing news. ???????????????????? #ripalanharris #alanharris pic.twitter.com/CPoykOsOFV
— Mark Austin (@BobaFettANHSE) January 31, 2020
I was just informed of Alan Harris’ passing. Everyone at Topps & Star Wars Authentics sends their condolences to Alan’s family & friends. He will live on forever in our hearts and in our cards. Temporarily, his autographs have been removed from the Star Wars Authentics site. ???? pic.twitter.com/4ExCiUD6uu
— Darth Von Ohlen (@DarthVonOhlen) January 31, 2020
Just heard the sad news about the passing of Star Wars actor Alan Harris. Alan is known for his portrayal as ‘Bossk the Bounty Hunter’ in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. I only ever met him once, such a wonderful charming man. My condolences to his family and friends #RIPAlan pic.twitter.com/kQn2NgqiiI
— Keith De’Winter (@KeithDeWinter) January 31, 2020
