Harvey Korman, who played several roles in the Star Wars Holiday Special, died today at UCLA Medical Center after suffering complications from the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm four months ago, his family said in a statement released by the hospital. He was 81 years old.

Korman is best known for his role in the enormously popular, award-winning Carol Burnett Show which ran from 1967 - 1978. The showed was headlined by Carol Burnett and featured Harvey Korman, Tim Conway and Vicki Lawrence. The show and all the cast members had won Emmys and many other accolades for their contributions to the wonderful show.

Korman and Tim Conway toured together from 1999 - 2004 in the Tim Conway & Harvey Korman: Together Again tour and had one final fling in 2006 with their show, Tim Conway & Harvey Korman: Together Again Farewell Tour.

HARVEY KORMAN - Credits from the Star Wars Actors Database.

May he rest in Peace