Peter Mayhew R.I.P.

*Kal-El* · 02-05-2019 23:15

Actor Peter Mayhew who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars movies has passed away aged 74.

Rammyrascal · 02-05-2019 23:20

^^
The force will be with him always Sad

very sad news as star wars is a big part of my life as I was born the same year as the very first one

*GMach1* · 02-05-2019 23:28

I think I saw STAR WARS in 1978 when I was 12 and I remember the queues were amazing snaking all around the cinema. I always thought that Chewbacca was a pitiful creature at not being able to speak and I found his 'voice' upsetting but Mayhew brought a real sense of fun and pathos to the character. I hope the Force is with him.

andyjb · 03-05-2019 01:38

Peter Mayhew as the Minoton, for the non-animated shots of the creature, in Ray Harryhausens Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger.

*rpj316* · 03-05-2019 06:42

Mime actors don't get enough credit for the amazing work they do,he brought a dignity to the character of Chewbacca.RIP Sad

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