Death is just a part of life, and it's a part of life which has regularly made a gigantic impact within the galaxy far, far away. Over the past few decades, everything from the demise of a beloved Jedi Master, to the killing (and then killing again) of an evil emperor has altered this galaxy far, far away for better and for worse. But everyone knows just how important the deaths of Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Emperor Palpatine and many other major players within the Star Wars universe were in the story of the Skywalker Saga.
These aren't the only sacrifices and murders which changed everything for the folks living in this never-dull galaxy, however. They may not have been classed as main characters, and some would even be quick to label them as "just" background figures in some cases, but each and every one of these individuals' passing had a substantial knock-on effect that cannot be ignored. So, from the cutting down of less high-profile Jedi Council members, to many a valiant sacrifice to give our heroes a chance at victory - and with a respectful salute to the r/StarWars post that inspired this list - here are those "minor" Star Wars characters whose deaths forever changed the galaxy you know and love.
10. Yaddle's Death Cements Dooku's Turn Yaddle didn't even utter a line during her only prequel appearance, which of course came in Episode I - The Phantom Menace. One of the only other members of Yoda's race then mysteriously vanished from the Skywalker Saga by the time .