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Chewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew From `Star Wars' Dies at 74

    02 May 2019 by Pat Saperstein and Alex Stedman Variety 

Chewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew From `Star Wars' Dies at 74
"Star Wars" actor Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in the original trilogy, 
died on Tuesday, his family announced on his Twitter. He was 74.

He died at his North Texas home surrounded by his family, read the Twitter 
statement.

The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the 
news that Peter has passed away. He l. twitter.com/i/web/status/1.-

Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 02, 2019

Though he spoke entirely in growls, snarls, and the occasional roar, 
Chewbacca's unwavering loyalty to Han Solo made him one of the most beloved 
characters in the franchise. Much more than just the hairy co-pilot of the 
Millennium Falcon, Chewie's dependability and trustworthiness helped the iconic 
Wookiee function as the series' ultimate "wing man."

He was discovered by producer Charles H. Schneer while working as a hospital 
attendant in London, and cast in Ray Harryhausen's "Sinbad and the Eye of the 
Tiger.


Regards,

Roger 
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