Veteran British actress Shelagh Fraser, known to Star Wars fans for her brief but indelible role as Aunt Beru in Star Wars: A New Hope, died recently after a lengthy illness. In recent years Fraser also became known to many fans for her appearances at conventions along with other actors from the Star Wars films. In addition to her most famous role, Fraser appeared in more than a dozen other films including Hope and Glory, Staircase, and A Touch of Love. She also appeared in numerous episodic television shows during her long career.
