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Peter William Mayhew [2] (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. Actor: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Peter Mayhew was born on May 19, 1944 in Barnes, London, England, to Constance Elizabeth (Yeates) and Walter Henry Mayhew.
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May 2, 2019 · Peter Mayhew, who became known to fans worldwide as the lovable Wookiee Chewbacca in the 'Star Wars' galaxy of films, died Tuesday. He was 74.
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.
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,...
Lucasfilm remembers Peter Mayhew, the actor who brought Chewbacca to life in every Star Wars film from Star Wars: A New Hope to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
May 2, 2019 · The 7-foot-2-inch actor played the iconic Wookiee in the original Star Wars films and shared the role with Joonas Suotamo. He was known for his kindness, generosity and loyalty to the Star Wars family and fans.
