Mayhew’s passing not only sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans and co-stars but also reignited one of the great debates in Star Wars lore: Why didn’t Chewbacca get a medal after the destruction of the first Death Star? [Peter Mayhew, known for playing Chewbacca in Star Wars, dies at 74]Just to refresh your memory, at the end of 1977′s “Star Wars: A New Hope,” the film’s final moments show the Rebel Alliance celebrating a big victory. Or, as the “Star Wars Explained” YouTube channel asked in 2016: “Is the Rebel Alliance just as racist as the Empire?”The answer requires a plunge into the deepest waters of Star Wars fandom. “The Wookiee Chewbacca was in fact given a great prize and honor during a ceremony with his own people. In October 2012, Disney purchased Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion, a haul that included all of the Star Wars intellectual property.

Source: Washington Post May 03, 2019 09:11 UTC