Peter Mayhew, the actor who is best known for being the man behind the Chewbacca mask in the original "Star Wars films," has died at the age of 74, his family announced Mayhew's Twitter account.

“Star Wars” actor Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in the original trilogy, died on Tuesday, his family announced on his Twitter. He was 74. He died at his North Texas home surrounded by his family, ...

Peter Mayhew, the actor best known for portraying Chewbacca in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, died at his home in Texas on Tuesday. He was 74. His family confirmed the death in a statement Thursday ...

Actor Peter Mayhew, known as the man behind the mask of Chewbacca in the original “Star Wars” trilogy died April 30. He was 74. His family was by his side at his North Texas home, his family said ...

Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca in most of the “Star Wars” films, died April 30, according to his family. “The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the ...

Peter Mayhew, the actor best known for his role as Chewbacca in the Star Wars series of science fiction films, died on Tuesday at his North Texas home, according to a statement from his family.

The Star Wars universe is mourning as news broke today of the death of one of the franchise’s most beloved — and most towering — cast members: Peter Mayhew, the 7-foot-2 actor who played Chewbacca in ...

Mayhew died at his home in North Texas on Tuesday. When he landed the iconic role, he was a part-time actor working as a hospital orderly. Actor Peter Mayhew, Who Played Chewbacca In 'Star Wars,' Dies ...