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San Diego Comic-Con said he was their "beloved companion". "He put his heart and soul into the role of Chewbacca and it showed in every frame of the films from his knock-kneed running, firing his bowcaster from the hip, his bright blue eyes, down to each subtle movement of his head and mouth," his family said in a statement. Man in Speedos takes on Hadrian's Wall. However, Prowse wanted to play Darth Vader, so Lucas then turned to Mayhew, who at 7ft 2in (2.18m) was chosen purely for his height. Video. Mayhew attends the premiere of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' on December 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, Ca. VideoCould postal voting upend US election? Mayhew, who is 7'3'' tall, gained fame as the Wookiee Chewbacca in George Lucas' 'Star Wars' films. Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time? Doctors expect 'Covid catastrophe' in Syria. Sad to hear of Peter Mayhew's passing. We love him. US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? Chewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew Has Died at 74, 30 Photos of George Clooney Through The Years, Remembering the Life of Peter Fonda in Pictures. "He just radiated happiness and warmth. Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. Thank you for bringing Chewbacca to life and for always waving the flag for fandom! Do the scenes, come back, take the mask off, Peter was back.”, “We are deeply saddened today by the news of Peter Mayhew’s passing,” said Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. .css-8h1dth-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-8h1dth-Link:hover,.css-8h1dth-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. Peter was brilliantly able to express his personality through his skillful use of gesture, posture, and eyes. US election: Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest, Rapper Brian Trotter found dead in car after Florida highway crash, Nxivm leader Keith Raniere sentenced to 120 years in prison, Philadelphia rocked by fresh unrest after police shooting, Coronavirus: Europe's daily deaths rise by nearly 40% compared with last week - WHO, Qatar to investigate 'invasive' exams of women at Doha airport, Donald Trump setback in rape defamation case. How Peter Mayhew became Chewbacca. In the original trilogy, Chewbacca is portrayed by Peter Mayhew. Harrison Ford, Peter Mayhew and Mark Hamill attend the 40 Years of Star Wars panel during the 2017 Star Wars Celebration on April 13, 2017 in Orlando, Fla. Peter Mayhew attends the premiere of Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm's "Solo: A Star Wars Story" on May 10, 2018 in Hollywood, California. Published 12 April 2019. In a handwritten note posted on Twitter, Abrams said: "Peter was the loveliest man... kind and patient, supportive and encouraging. Robert Iger, head of The Walt Disney Company, tweeted that the "beloved" star was "a gentle giant playing a gentle giant". As the King of the Cinematic Sidekicks, your performance helped make my childhood fun! He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. And we are heartbroken to learn that he is gone. Peter Mayhew and Harrison Ford attend the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. He added to the warm tributes, saying Mayhew was "an absolutely one-of-a-kind gentleman and a legend of unrivalled class". US election 2020: The five Senate races to watch, Chrissy Teigen explains why she shared her baby loss photos, Carrie Fisher and Richard E Grant among Episode IX cast, tweeted that the "beloved" star was "a gentle giant playing a gentle giant". VideoTear gas, smashed glass and anger, Man in Speedos takes on Hadrian's Wall. So long, Chewie, may the force be with you. "He invested his soul in the character and brought great pleasure to the Star Wars audience.". Mayhew photographed in costume in 1978 for the 'Star Wars Holiday Special.'. VideoMan in Speedos takes on Hadrian's Wall, Sacred Aboriginal tree bulldozed for highway. Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises "economic survival". ❤️❤️. The British-US actor played the giant Wookiee warrior in several Star Wars films from 1977 until 2015. "We were partners in film and friends in life for over 30 years and I loved him," said Ford. London-born Mayhew played Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy, episode three of the prequels, and shared the role in 2015's The Force Awakens. Hamill said: "What was so remarkable about him was his spirit and his kindness and his gentleness was so close to what a Wookiee is. Rest easy, Peter. Video, Doctors expect 'Covid catastrophe' in Syria, Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time? "Peter was brilliantly able to express his personality through his skilful use of gesture, posture, and eyes. Carrie Fisher as she sits on the lap of British actor Peter Mayhew, in costume as Chewbacca, on the set of 'Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi' (directed by Robert Guenette), a documentary about the second film in the Star Wars saga that focuses on variety of unusual beings that populate the film's world; the program was originally broadcast on November 21, 1983. Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, described Mayhew as "the gentlest of giants". Chewbacca star … Star Wars creator George Lucas had wanted a tall actor to play Chewbacca and initially considered 6ft 6in (1.98m) David Prowse for the role. He was our beloved companion in a galaxy far, far, away. "He fought his way back from being wheelchair-bound to stand tall and portray Chewbacca once more in Star Wars: The Force Awakens," his family said. .css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}Star Wars star Harrison Ford has paid an emotional tribute to Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew, who has died aged 74, saying: "I loved him.". If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. The stars of 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' attend a photocall outside the Savoy Hotel, Harrison Ford, David Prowse, Carrie Fisher, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, Mark Hamill, 19th May 1980. Mayhew, 74, died on April 30 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. They did not reveal the cause of death. He was a good friend, and I'm saddened by his passing.".

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