Jay Benedict, Deak in A New Hope, Dies from COVID-19

Sad news as another Star Wars alumnus passes due to COVID-19, Jay Benedict who played Deak in A New Hope died yesterday.

It is with profound sorrow that we must announce Jay’s death on the 4th of April due to complications arising from a COVID-19 infection.

We spoke to Jay in 2016 at Bournemouth Film and Comic Con — listen to RADIO 1138 episode 41 here.

Team Jedi News would like to pass on our condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.

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James Burns
James is an active member of the Star Wars collecting community, and is the Brand Director for Jedi News. James is also the host of the Star Wars Collectors Cast, and co-host of RADIO 1138 on the Jedi News Network.