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Deadline Hollywood, reported May 2, 2019: Peter Mayhew Dies: ‘Star Wars’ Chewbacca Actor Was 74.
Peter Mayhew, the British actor known for playing Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy and two other films in the Jedi film series, has died. He was 74. Mayhew died April 30 at his North Texas home, his family announced on Twitter.May The Force be with you, Chewie.
Crossposted from deathwatch on JournalFen.