Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew dies aged 74

Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, has died aged 74, his family says.

He passed away at his home in Texas on 30 April with his family by his side, a statement said. They did not says what the cause of his death was. Mayhew played Wookiee warrior Chewbacca in the original trilogy beginning in 1977 as well as later films. "He put his heart and soul into the role of Chewbacca and it showed in every frame," his family said.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.

It would have been much more fitting if he could have lasted one more day. RIP big fella

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ARRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRRRRR 'RIP'

Sad 😔

So very sad. Rest in peace Chewy 😢

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😓😓.

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It’s been a miserable year, and that’s says it all.

May he rest in peace.

He should have died on May 4th...RIP big fella

Chewie - my favourite Star Wars character. RIP.

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'RRRAARRWHHGWWR' RIP✌

StudiniJones Blimey

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So sad the heat this. Rest in peace Peter ❤️

Ahh, this makes me very sad. RIP Chewie x

Sad news.

RIP you walking carpet!

Chingada madre...😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Together again. RIP Chewy

Only... this...

Arrgghhhhhh.

Someone who dies at 74 is a breaking news

RIP Chewie😢.

Peter was one of the hospital staff in Mayday Hospital in Croydon when I was born. My dad daftly joked to him about his height... Peter had the last laugh going on to become a cinematic legend. Rest in peace, Chewy. petermayhew chewbacca

RIP

RIP Chewie. 😔

Rip chewie

RwaaarIP

Rest In Peace. Always seemed like such a nice guy, loved the fans, embraced his famous character and lived life to the full.

No!!!!

RIP, Chewbacca!!

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