United Kingdom, March 3 -- Voice actor Mark Dodson has died aged 64.

The star, who voiced characters in 'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi' and 'Gremlins' was killed by a "massive" heart attack while sleeping when he was in Evansville, Indiana, to attend Horror Con, his daughter Ciara has confirmed.

She told TMZ of his death and added to the outlet her dad loved attending fan conventions and said he "never ceased making me proud".

Mark had travelled to Indiana for the fan event, set to take place this weekend, and reportedly checked into his hotel room, which is where he suffered a "massive heart attack" while asleep, according to TMZ.

He got his big break in Hollywood in 1983 when he was cast as the voice of high-pitched character Salaci...