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'Star Wars' Chewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew Dies at 74

'Star Wars' Chewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew Dies at 74

The man behind the iconic Wookiee died on Tuesday, surrounded by his family.

Peter Mayhew Remembered By 'Star Wars' Co-Stars Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams and More

Peter Mayhew Remembered By 'Star Wars' Co-Stars Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams and More

The actor died April 30, 2019, with his family by his side in his North Texas home.

'Star Wars' Actor Peter Mayhew, Who Played Chewbacca, Dead at 74 After Suffering a Heart Attack

'Star Wars' Actor Peter Mayhew, Who Played Chewbacca, Dead at 74 After Suffering a Heart Attack

The man behind the iconic Wookiee died on Tuesday, surrounded by his family.

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