But to him, the Star Wars family meant so much more than a role in a film. Mayhew, a native of London, died at his home in North Texas surrounded by his family, according to a Twitter post on Thursday. Actor Peter Mayhew , who originated the role of Chewbacca in the “Star Wars” film franchise, died on April 30 at the age of 74. The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. “Star Wars” star Mark Hamill paid tribute to his “loyal friend” in a Twitter post Thursday.

Source: Huffington Post May 03, 2019 00:33 UTC