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Abob Teff 05-02-19 05:42 PM
RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...-at-74-1207099

Quote:
The actor originated the role that made him famous in the 1977 sci-fi classic.Actor Peter Mayhew, known for playing Chewbacca in Star Wars films spanning decades, has died.

The actor died April 30 in his North Texas home with family by his side. His official Twitter account shared the news Thursday.

The London native played Chewbacca in Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983), Revenge of the Sith(2005) and The Force Awakens (2005).

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TomOpus 05-02-19 05:45 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
I was just getting ready to post this. And I thought Wookies lived longer. :rip:

dex14 05-02-19 05:51 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
This one felt like a long time coming.

RIP, Chewie, you're home.

E Unit 05-02-19 06:03 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
Arrrr! Arrrgggh! Aregggg!

aka RIP Chewie. Great role to be known for.

DJariya 05-02-19 06:04 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
RIP OG Chewbacca.

stvn1974 05-02-19 06:07 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
RIP. I hope that wherever you are now that you get a medal. ;)

I never got to meet him but he seemed like a really nice person who was appreciative of and loved the fans.

TomOpus 05-02-19 06:19 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
I have three autographed photos from Star Wars actors. Now, they have all passed. Kenny Baker, Carrie Fisher and now Peter. He was always at San Diego Comic-Con. I figured it'd get his autograph the next year. Finally, in 2004, I got to chat briefly with him. No big surprise at how nice he was.

wishbone 05-02-19 06:33 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
What a Wookie! RIP Peter Mayhew.

VHS? 05-02-19 06:59 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
Of all the times I see him at SDCC, not once did I approach him. Not sure why. Gonna be sad not seeing his spot there any more :sad:

cultshock 05-02-19 08:21 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
Well, fuck. :sad: RIP Mr. Mayhew. I'm glad he had a chance to be in one last SW film with the new trilogy.

TGM 05-02-19 08:40 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
as someone born in 1974 Star Wars meant everything to me. and it still does to some extent. whenever these OG actors pass away a piece of my childhood goes with it and I have a huge ache in my chest. RIP Mr. Mayhew.

Sonny Corinthos 05-02-19 09:00 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
RIP to a childhood hero of mine.

OldBoy 05-02-19 09:11 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
Sucks. Only few left...

Mike86 05-02-19 09:23 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
He seemed like a really nice guy and 74 is relatively young. RIP Mr. Mayhew.

story 05-02-19 10:18 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
His reputation says it all, a cool and kind guy.

Josh-da-man 05-03-19 05:43 AM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OldBoy (Post 13544556)
Sucks. Only few left...
It’s really sobering when you realize that half of the main cast is gone: Alec, Kenny, Carrie, and Peter.

We still have Mark, Harrison, Anthony, and David.

I knew that Peter had been in poor health for a whole now, so his passing wasn’t unexpected, but it still hurts.

Shannon Nutt 05-03-19 06:21 AM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Josh-da-man (Post 13544645)


It’s really sobering when you realize that half of the main cast is gone: Alec, Kenny, Carrie, and Peter.
And the other Peter as well.

LorenzoL 05-03-19 06:55 AM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
RIP Peter.

Josh-da-man 05-03-19 07:39 AM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shannon Nutt (Post 13544648)
And the other Peter as well.
I have never really thought of Cushing as being in the “core” group (Luke, Han, Leia, Chewie, R2, 3PO, Ben, Vader) because he wasn’t the sequels, and Tarkin never got a Kenner action figure.

No disrespect to the great Peter Cushing, but since he didn’t have an action figure, Tarkin just sort of became that random Imperial guy in the movie. Now excuse me while I make Chewbacca and Hammerhead fight each other.

jpcamb 05-03-19 08:01 AM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
As a fan of the star wars since the start this is sad. At least he was in the last good SW movie. :D

Giantrobo 05-03-19 10:26 AM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
RIP Man. :(

milo bloom 05-03-19 04:59 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TGM (Post 13544540)
as someone born in 1974 Star Wars meant everything to me. and it still does to some extent. whenever these OG actors pass away a piece of my childhood goes with it and I have a huge ache in my chest. RIP Mr. Mayhew.
Same here - these folks were almost like extended family with how Star Wars was everywhere.

RIP

rexinnih 05-05-19 08:03 PM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
RIP. Met him at a con a few years back and extremely nice gent.

windom 04-02-23 10:14 AM
Re: RIP: Peter Mayhew (1944-2019) aka, Chewbacca
 
It seems that Peter Mayhew's wife has passed.


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