Tuesday, October 25, 2005

PORKINS PASSES AWAY

William Hootkins passed away sunday after battling with pancreatic cancer. He was 58.

Hootkins is best known (amongst us dorks) for his brilliant and emotional performance as Rebel Pilot
JEK PORKINS
in 1977's STAR WARS. He was also Lt. Eckhardt in Tim Burton's BATMAN.

He lived a few blocks away from us and I met him a couple years ago - really nice guy.

May the Force be with you, Porkins.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Don't forget his amazing work in Flash Gordon!