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, saying that he ...

Peter Mayhew, known to audiences worldwide for playing Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died at his home in North Texas, his family confirmed Thursday evening. He was 74 years old. The ...

“Star Wars” fans around the galaxy mourned the death of Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew after his family announced he had died. The 7-foot-3 actor appeared as the friendly Wookie in the original “Star ...

The announcement on Thursday that Peter Mayhew, the British-born actor who originally played Chewbacca in the beloved “Star Wars” franchise, had died earlier in the week shook up the science fiction ...

Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca, died of a heart attack at 74. Pic credit: @ImageCollect/Admedia After the family of Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew announced his passing yesterday, a spokesperson ...

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 away on ...

Peter Mayhew, best known for bringing to life one of cinema’s most beloved characters, Chewbacca, has died. He was 74. The actor’s family released a statement on his official Twitter page on Thursday, ...