Plo Koon's Death (January 11, 2017)

Long-time Jedi Council member and Jedi Master Plo Koon has died. He died at his home on the planet Dorin of natural causes. Jedi Master Mace Windu confirmed Koon's death when he announced it an hour ago. 
Koon was the Padawan of the Wookiee Jedi Master Tyvokka. He was also a friend of Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn. Koon and Jinn fought together in the Stark Hyperspace War. Tyvokka died during the Stark Hyperspace War and Qui-Gon Jinn was killed by Darth Maul.  
Koon fought in the Clone Wars on the side of the Republic. Fighting during the Battle of Boz Pity, Koon returned to Coruscant soon after in order to complete some of his last duties on the High Council. Following this, he announced his retirement and chose his son, Plo Koon, Jr, to succeed him on the Jedi High Council. Koon then retired and returned to his home planet Dorin.   
Koon is survived by his wife and his children, including his son, Plo Koon, Jr. He is also survived by his niece, Sha Koon. In addition to his family, Koon leaves behind his Jedi friends, including Ahsoka Tano, who Koon had called "Little Soka".
A funeral will be held for Koon in the Jedi Temple Pyre Room.
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