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The actor, the original actor behind the beloved "Chewbacca" in the Star Wars franchise. Peter Mayhew was 74 -years-old.

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May 2, 2019

'Star Wars' Peter Mayhew has died

Mayhew was the original actor behind the beloved "Chewbacca" character in the 'Star Wars' franchise. He was 74 years old.

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