BOYD, Texas -- Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca in Star Wars, has died, his family announced Thursday. He was 74. Family members said in a statement posted to Mayhew's Twitter account that ...

“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, ...

Actor Peter Mayhew, who depicted the character of 'Chewbacca' in the first three sci-fi "Star Wars" movies, poses for the media at the premiere of "Star Wars Episode III, Revenge of The Sith", at ...

Actor Peter Mayhew, the beloved “Star Wars” character, Chewbacca, has died. Mayhew passed away on April 30, according to a statement from his family. He was 74. “The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep ...

The actor played the beloved Wookiee, Chewbacca, in the first three “Star Wars” films and in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” “He put his heart and soul into the role of Chewbacca and it showed in ...