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PETER MAYHEW PASSES AT 74
Outer Rim News is very sad to report that Peter Mayhew, best known for playing Chewbacca in the Star Wars movies, has passed away at the age of 74.
According to various outlets, Peter Mayhew died on Tuesday at his home in North Texas with family members by his side. The actor's official Twitter account shared the news moments ago.
The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. pic.twitter.com/YZ5VLyuK0u
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 2, 2019
Mayhew debuted as Chewbacca in the original Star Wars movie, and reprised the role for The Star Wars Holiday Special, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Revenge of the Sith, and The Force Awakens, and also in an episode of The Muppet Show (The Stars of Star Wars). He also served as a consultant on The Last Jedi and Solo: A Star Wars Story after Joonas Suotamo took over as Chewbacca in 2015.
Mayhew is survived by his wife, Angie, and his three children.
We here at ORN send our deepest condolences to the family of Peter Mayhew.
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