Actor Peter Mayhew, who portrayed Chewbacca in Star Wars, dies
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Histrion Peter Mayhew, who portrayed Chewbacca in Star Wars, dies
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Actor Peter Mayhew, who won over fans worldwide as the Wookiee warrior Chewbacca in the blockbuster Star Wars movies, has died at the age of 74, his family appear on Thursday (May 2).
Mayhew died on Tuesday at his domicile in Texas, surrounded by loved ones, the family said in a statement released on the actor'south Twitter account.
"Peter was the man behind the mask of Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy, episode 3 of the prequels, and in the New Trilogy," the statement said.
"He fought his way back from being wheelchair-bound to stand alpine and portray Chewbacca once more in Star Wars: The Strength Awakens."
Tributes have poured in on social media. One of the kickoff to react was Mayhew's co-star Mark Hamill – Luke Skywalker himself. Hamill called Mayhew "the gentlest of giants" and "a loyal friend".
After his last advent as Chewie on The Force Awakens, Mayhew passed the baton on to Joonas Suotamo, who likewise paid tribute to the tardily actor. "Peter's warm welcome when I came aboard as his double in Force Awakens meant so much to me… An entire Star Wars universe grieves over this terrible loss."
Lord of the Rings actor Elijah Forest also tweeted: "Pitiful to hear of Peter Mayhew's passing. So long, Chewie, may the force exist with you."
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