
The cough itself was recorded by George Lucas, who, after having a coughing fit for the day, chose to use this as a hint towards the character's backstory. RELATED: Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Could A Live-Action Movie Be In The Works? Who Is General Grievous and Where Does His Star Wars Cough Come From? When Obi-Wan ripped open his chest paneling, a beating heart could be seen, confirming that Grievous' most vital components were still organic.

However, it wouldn't be until his final confrontation with Obi-Wan that audiences would see he was partially organic. During the film, it came up when he was first introduced, as well as when he was escaping the Separatist ship. That being said, while threatening, he had one particular ailment that proved there's more to him than meets the eye.ĭuring his first appearance, Grievous was shown to have a persistent cough that was out of his control. Known as the Droid army leader, this mechanical monstrosity towered over the likes of Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

One example is General Grievous, who first appeared in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.

From Darth Vader to Cad Bane, there's no shortage of exciting villains with unique backstories that turn them into what they are. One of the benefits of a sprawling universe like Star Wars is the many unique villains that challenge the heroes.
