Peter Mayhew, the actor best known for playing the character Chewbacca in the ‘Star Wars’ movie series, died on Tuesday, his family announced on his Twitter page. He was 74 years old.

Peter Mayhew, who became known to fans worldwide as the lovable Wookiee Chewbacca in the 'Star Wars' galaxy of films, died Tuesday. He was 74.

Peter Mayhew made Chewbacca more than just a mascot for Star Wars. This scene from Empire Strikes Back specifically called on Mayhew to sell the emotional stakes, and he did so without ever saying ...

Peter Mayhew, the actor who spent decades playing Chewbacca in the epic intergalactic movie series “Star Wars,” has died at age 74. Mayhew's family announced on social media that he passed ...

Peter Mayhew, who brought the Wookiee warrior Chewbacca to life in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died at age 74. The British actor’s family announced his death on social media ...

Peter Mayhew’s widow was distressed that an auction house in the U.K. was preparing to sell off a bunch of the Chewbacca actor’s “Star Wars” memorabilia without the permission of the family.

After the family of Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew announced his passing yesterday, a spokesperson later confirmed his cause of death — that the 74-year-old died after suffering a heart attack.

Actor Peter Mayhew, known as the man behind the mask of Chewbacca in the original “Star Wars” trilogy died Tuesday. He was 74. Skip to content. NOWCAST WPBF 25 News at 10 p.m.

Star Wars actor Peter Mayhew, who originated the role of the beloved Chewbacca, died on Tuesday, his family said. He was 74. He died at his North Texas home surrounded by family, according to the ...

As Chewbacca, known to his friends as Chewie, the 7-foot-3 Mayhew was a fierce warrior with a soft heart, loyal sidekick to Harrison Ford's Han Solo, and co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon.

Peter Mayhew, the British actor known for playing Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy and two other films in the Jedi film series, has died. He was 74. Mayhew died April 30 at his North ...