Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, has died aged 74.
Mayhew’s family says he passed away at his home in Texas on 30 April with his family by his side, a statement said.
The British‑American actor played giant Wookiee warrior Chewbacca in the original trilogy beginning in 1977 as well as later films until 2015.
Mayhew also consulted on The Last Jedi, released in 2017, in an attempt to pass on the secrets of the role to his successor.
The London‑born actor, who was 7ft 2in (2.18m) tall, is survived by his wife Angie and three children.
[BBC]
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