RIP Peter Mayhew actor in the Chewbacca Suit

*Autbot_Benz* · 05-02-2019, 06:43 PM

Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, has died aged 74, his 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.

"He put his heart and soul into the role of Chewbacca and it showed in every frame," his family said.

They said that "the Star Wars family meant so much more to him than a role in a film".

"The relationships that began then grew into the friends and family that he would love for decades to come."
Image copyright Lucasfilm
Image caption Peter Mayhew plays Chewbacca (L) alongside Harrison Ford in Star Wars Episode IV

Mayhew's family did not says what the cause of his death was.

The actor, who was 7ft 2in (2.18m) tall, is survived by his wife Angie and three children.

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-48142765

*MikeandRaph87* · 05-02-2019, 07:05 PM

Well known in name yet his face never was seen. Its unfortunate. Well respected and a legacy left behind for us. It does seem sudden.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 05-02-2019, 07:23 PM

Just saw this on the news. It hits pretty hard for me, as I always loved Chewie. He lived in my area, and was actually an occasional customer at our store, though hardly anyone would have known it. Always wanted to get his autograph or picture, but never got the chance. He will be missed.

~~Leo656~~ · 05-02-2019, 08:32 PM

Well that's a bummer.

*ZariusTwo* · 05-02-2019, 11:36 PM

RIP Fuzzball

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 05-03-2019, 04:06 PM

Will the 2019 Star Wars film maybe have some in memory of at the closing credits, with his name, maybe?

*ranger_scout* · 05-04-2019, 10:13 AM

It’s really eerie that this was reported yesterday because on the flight to my brother’s wedding I was watching The Last Jedi, which is the first film where he didn’t reprise his role. 74 is young to go at this day in age. R.I.P.

*ZariusTwo* · 05-04-2019, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranger_scout

74 is young to go at this day in age. R.I.P.

But also quite a feat for people with his condition.

Klunk1234 · 05-06-2019, 02:53 PM

Rest in Peace, Peter!

Chewbacca is now taking take of the Princess.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 05-06-2019, 09:25 PM

Found this.

https://images.app.goo.gl/UCqg4LWNkz4T1C826

(In case the image isn't working. I suck at embedding....)

*Voltron* · 05-07-2019, 12:46 AM

I think I speak for all of us when I say "Rrrrrraaaaahhhwwww".

Hamato Yoshi · 05-07-2019, 05:21 PM

Met both him and Baker twice , I found both sour , read plenty of the same kind of experiences on rebelscum site........if they hate meeting fans then they can stay at home. Seems every celeb turns into a saint when they die , same thing will prolly happen when Chevy Chase dies even though its well known hes a jerk.

05-02-2019, 06:43 PM	#1
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 9,193	RIP Peter Mayhew actor in the Chewbacca Suit Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, has died aged 74, his 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. "He put his heart and soul into the role of Chewbacca and it showed in every frame," his family said. They said that "the Star Wars family meant so much more to him than a role in a film". "The relationships that began then grew into the friends and family that he would love for decades to come." Image copyright Lucasfilm Image caption Peter Mayhew plays Chewbacca (L) alongside Harrison Ford in Star Wars Episode IV Mayhew's family did not says what the cause of his death was. The actor, who was 7ft 2in (2.18m) tall, is survived by his wife Angie and three children. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-48142765 __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

05-02-2019, 07:05 PM	#2
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	Well known in name yet his face never was seen. Its unfortunate. Well respected and a legacy left behind for us. It does seem sudden. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

05-02-2019, 07:23 PM	#3
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	Just saw this on the news. It hits pretty hard for me, as I always loved Chewie. He lived in my area, and was actually an occasional customer at our store, though hardly anyone would have known it. Always wanted to get his autograph or picture, but never got the chance. He will be missed. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

05-02-2019, 11:36 PM	#5
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,503	RIP Fuzzball __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

05-06-2019, 09:25 PM	#10
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,773	Found this. https://images.app.goo.gl/UCqg4LWNkz4T1C826 (In case the image isn't working. I suck at embedding....) __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

05-02-2019, 08:32 PM	#4
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Well that's a bummer.

05-03-2019, 04:06 PM	#6
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	Will the 2019 Star Wars film maybe have some in memory of at the closing credits, with his name, maybe?

05-04-2019, 10:13 AM	#7
ranger_scout Foot Elite Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 3,776	It’s really eerie that this was reported yesterday because on the flight to my brother’s wedding I was watching *The Last Jedi*, which is the first film where he didn’t reprise his role. 74 is young to go at this day in age. R.I.P.

05-06-2019, 02:53 PM	#9
Klunk1234 Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: With the TMNT Posts: 462	Rest in Peace, Peter! Chewbacca is now taking take of the Princess.

05-07-2019, 12:46 AM	#11
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	I think I speak for all of us when I say "Rrrrrraaaaahhhwwww". __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

05-07-2019, 05:21 PM	#12
Hamato Yoshi Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 950	Met both him and Baker twice , I found both sour , read plenty of the same kind of experiences on rebelscum site........if they hate meeting fans then they can stay at home. Seems every celeb turns into a saint when they die , same thing will prolly happen when Chevy Chase dies even though its well known hes a jerk.