Mayhew’s family announced the actor’s death on Thursday via Twitter: “The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us ...

Peter Mayhew, the actor best known for playing the character Chewbacca in the ‘Star Wars’ movie series, died on Tuesday, his family announced on his Twitter page. He was 74 years old.

Peter Mayhew, the actor best known for playing Chewbacca in the "Star Wars" films, has died at the age of 74, his family said. In a statement posted on the actor's twitter page, the family said ...

Peter Mayhew’s widow was distressed that an auction house in the U.K. was preparing to sell off a bunch of the Chewbacca actor’s “Star Wars” memorabilia without the permission of the family.

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 ...

"Star Wars" creator George Lucas, who cast the towering Mayhew for the role that would become his legacy, said in a statement received by Deadline, "Peter was a wonderful man. He was the closest ...

On Wednesday, astronaut Nick Hague tweeted a photo of Mayhew, who died April 30, with Earth in the background. "Honoring Peter Mayhew (also known as Chewbacca) up here on @Space_Station," Hague wrote.

Peter Mayhew, the towering actor who donned a huge, furry costume to give life to the rugged and beloved character of Chewbacca in the original “Star Wars” trilogy and two other films, died ...

Peter Mayhew, best known for playing Chewbacca in the "Star Wars" films, has died at 74 – and celebrities are taking to social media to remember the legendary actor.

The Wookiee family is continuing to grow. On Wednesday, the wife of the late actor Peter Mayhew welcomed The Book of Boba Fett star Carey Jones "to the Wookiee family" in a sweet message on Twitter.

Peter Mayhew, the actor who originated the role of Chewbacca, was fondly remembered by his “Star Wars” family as a “gentle” man with a “big heart.” ...