His manager Derek Maki confirmed the news to EW.
during a crucial Rebel attack on the second Death Star.
Bauersfeld also voiced Jabba the Hutts henchman Bib Fortuna inJediand reprised his Ackbar role inThe Force Awakenslast year.
Credit: Peter Hartlaub via YouTube
Bauersfeld was flattered and a bit bemused by hisStar Warsfame, according toa 2011 profilein theSan Francisco Chronicle.
Though he hadnt even seen the originalStar Warsfilm, he politely responded to each of his fan letters.
Watch a video interview with Bauersfeld above.
