“Star Wars” actor Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in the original trilogy, died on Tuesday, his family announced on his Twitter. He was 74.

He died at his North Texas home surrounded by his family, read the Twitter statement.
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Rest In Peace. :(

RIP :(

I saw him many times over the years at the various conventions I've attended, but never actually *met* him.

Very sad. :(

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R.I.P. Chewey. :(

As the Minoton, with Sam Wanamaker and Ray Harryhausen (Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger, 1977)

Rest in peace.

So sad to hear of his passing... :( :( :(

Very sad :(

:(

Chewbacca was one of my faovirte characters!! right before han solo!! i also really liked the ewoks!!

Ya the ewoks are neat!!!