Remembrance Peter Mayhew, original Chewbacca actor in "Star Wars," dies at 74

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Peter Mayhew, original Chewbacca actor in "Star Wars," dies at 74

By Sophie Lewis

May 3, 2019 / 10:19 AM / CBS News







Peter Mayhew, the actor behind the iconic Chewbacca in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, died this week at the age of 74. His family made the announcement Thursday on Twitter.

"The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away," Mayhew's family said in a statement. "He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home."



https://www.cbsnews.com/news/peter-...-announced-thursday-cause-of-death-not-given/

 

[Fish&Chips]

Gruaaaagh!

RIP Chewie.

 

[BravoZulu]

RIP Mr Mayhew, it won't be the same watching Chewy in the future?

 

[Ballistic]

Yes, sad news indeed. Been a Star Wars nerd since the 80's, losing any of them feels like losing an old friend considering how much I've watched Star Wars over the years.

Rest in Peace Chewie.

 

[Devil Child]

Rest in Peace Chewie. Thanks for the good memories.