Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in the 'Star Wars' films, dies at 74

By THE MANILA TIMES

May 03, 2019 9:58 am

In this Dec. 14, 2015, file photo, Peter Mayhew arrives at the world premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Los Angeles. Mayhew, who played the rugged, beloved and furry Wookiee Chewbacca in the “Star Wars” films, has died. AP PHOTO

LOS ANGELES: 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, has died, his family said Thursday.

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