Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in the 'Star Wars' films, dies at 74

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2015, file photo, Peter Mayhew arrives at the world premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in Los Angeles. Mayhew, who played the rugged, beloved and furry Wookiee Chewbacca in the “Star Wars” films, has died. Mayhew’s family said in a statement that he died at his home in Texas on Friday, April, 26, 2019. He was 74. No cause was given. Mayhew’s family said in a statement Thursday that he died at his home in Texas on Tuesday. He was 74. No cause was given.

The 7-foot-3 Mayhew played the shaggy, towering Chewbacca, sidekick to Han Solo and co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon, in the original “Star Wars” trilogy. He went on to appear in 2005′s “Revenge of the Sith” and shared the part in 2015′s “The Force Awakens” with actor Joonas Suotamo, who later took over the role.

Born and raised in England, Mayhew had appeared in just one film and was working as a hospital orderly in London when George Lucas found him and cast him in 1977′s “Star Wars.”

RIP Chewie MayTheForceBeWithYou

Ooooaaahhhhhh!

❤️🙏🏼

May the force be with him

Oh no! Do sad.

RIP Peter, you were the best big walking carpet to ever have walked in front of a Princess.

RIP

RIP

How saddening

Rest In Peace...

So sad, great actor!

Total bummer. PeterMayhew will be missed!

'Goodbye Chewbacca, miss you I will.' - Yoda

He made the jump to light speed 💕

😢

There is a disturbance in the force 😞

R.I.P.

💔

May he rest in peace.

Rest in peace.

😥😭

well we all have to die soon or later

Mayhew also played the Minotaur in some shots in Sinbad And The Eye Of The Tiger

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Great memory from Cinemacon. We should have a Chew day

RIP. 🙏

Oh many Joys brought by this actor.

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rip

That's sad

RIP Mr Mayhew

Could have at least waited a couple more days on May The Fourth.

Goodbye Peter (Chewey) such an iconic character rest in peace sir

Thank you Peter Mayhew for the memories RIP 🙏🏼😔 FOREVER Chewbacca ❤️ StarWars

Rest easy my dude. Fair winds and following seas.

Now Richard Keys is the hairiest man in the universe

Damn...RIP Mr. Mayhew.

Noooooooooo

RIP Peter 💔

Rest In Peace, Sir

Well I guess MichelleObama is available.

RIP Peter. He is one with the force now.

So sad. My deepest condolences.

So sad 💔

So sorry to hear..

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