US Actor, Mark Dodson Dies Aged 64

US actor, Mark Dodson, who provided voices for creatures in the Star Wars and Gremlins movies, has lost his life at the age of 64.

His daughter Ciara made it known that he had suffered a “massive heart attack” while sleeping, reported TMZ, which said it had spoken to her.

Dodson was the voice of Salacious Crumb, a scruffy monkey-lizard character who was a cackling court jester and pet of gangster Jabba the Hutt in the 1983 film Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi.

A year later, he did the voice for mogwai in another Hollywood movie, Gremlins.

Dodson also did voices for zombies in the 1985 movie Day Of The Dead.

His daughter said he “never ceased making me proud”.

Dodson passed away in Evansville, Indiana, where he had been due to attend a fan convention.

The Evansville Horror Con posted a tribute on Facebook, saying: “We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Mark Dodson last night.

“Mark was not only a talented voice actor but also a cherished member of the horror community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fans during this incredibly difficult time.

“We hope that you can take a moment out of your day to reflect on the joy and laughter that Mark brought into the world. His legacy will live on through his work.”

Dodson worked continuously for several decades in film, video games, radio and commercials as a voice artist.

He is survived by his daughter and grandchildren.