Sad news.
Peter Mayhew who played Chewbacca (Star Wars) has passed away. He was 74 years old and the family did not say what the cause of his death was.
He passed away at his home in Texas on April 30th with his family by his side.
The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. pic.twitter.com/YZ5VLyuK0u
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 2, 2019
Mayhew played Chewbacca in Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983), Revenge of the Sith (2005) and The Force Awakens (2015).
Feature Image: Peter Mayhew family statement/ Source: Twitter- @TheWookieeRoars
- Sarah & Tyler