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Peter William Mayhew (19 May 1944 – 30 April 2019) was a British-American actor. He was best known for portraying Chewbacca in the Star Wars film series . He played the character in all of his live-action appearances from the 1977 original to 2015's The Force Awakens before his retirement from the role.
Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) was a British-American actor who played Chewbacca, the Wookiee co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon, in the Star Wars films. He also wrote books, founded a charity, and appeared in other movies and TV shows.
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May 3, 2019 · Peter Mayhew, who has died aged 74, was a "kind and gentle man", says Han Solo actor Harrison Ford.
Lucasfilm pays tribute to the man who brought the loyal, lovable Wookiee to life in every Star Wars film from 1977 to 2015. Learn about his legacy, his friendship with George Lucas, and his impact on the Star Wars saga.
May 3, 2019 · Peter Mayhew, the actor who played the tall and shaggy Chewbacca the Wookiee in the Star Wars films, has died at the age of 74. Mayhew died at his home in North Texas on Tuesday, according to a ...
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Peter Mayhew was a British-American actor who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films. He was a former hospital attendant who was cast by a film producer after his photo was seen, and later became a naturalized US citizen and a charity founder.
May 2, 2019 · Peter Mayhew, the British-born actor best known for portraying the gentle giant Chewbacca in the “Star Wars” movie franchise, died on Tuesday at his home in North Texas. He was 74.
