Sadly today, Star Wars fans mourn the man who gave voices to the finest of the Rebel fleet, and the worst of the criminal underworld of the Star Wars Universe.

Erik Bauersfield, voice actor and radio dramatist, passed at his home in Berkeley California, aged 93. He is best known for playing the voice roles of Admiral Akbar…

a role he was able to revisit for 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens… and Bib Fortuna…

The thoughts and well wishes of the To Watch Pile are with his family, and surely the universe has gone silent.

Rest In Peace, Mr Bauersfield. Everytime I shout ‘It’s a trap’ it will from now on, be tainted with a touch of sadness and respect.