A fixture onscreen and onstage, he became a fan favorite as Darth Vader’s ally, Admiral Piett, in “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.” ...

Before Darth Vader became Luke’s father, George Lucas considered a shocking twist: what if Luke and Vader were the same person? Here’s how it almost happened.

Discover the weirdest props used in Star Wars, from ice cream makers and potatoes to Tupperware and a rumored sneaker in Return of the Jedi. See the full list.