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

[Jimbuna]

RIP Sir

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/02/entertainment/peter-mayhew-star-wars-dead-trnd/index.html

[u crank]

R.I.P. Peter. :salute:

[Schroeder]

Thank you for an iconic character.:salute:

[Mr Quatro]

Okay that's it ... we have to do something about this growing old stuff :D

I remember standing in a long line down in San Diego back in 1978 (I think) to see the first Star Wars movie in Mission Valley.

So who's next that makes something like three now?

[Skybird]

Did he ever play any role outside the Chewbacca ghillie suit?

[Dowly]

Did he ever play any role outside the Chewbacca ghillie suit?He did, but none I can recognize ever seen.


Rest in Peace, Mr. Mayhew.

[Mr Quatro]

Well in California at least Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca will always be remembered on May 4th every year.

http://www.ktvu.com/news/california-legislature-officially-declares-may-4-star-wars-day?fbclid=IwAR2rSOcarA508hlVDRtpnb90dSPwY7S3uEYi0 kycg9SPs9ENq_LLdiXL7Ac

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - May the fourth officially be with you.

The California Legislature voted Thursday to declare May 4 “Star Wars Day” in recognition of a Disneyland theme park slated to open later this month.

It’s a play on the Star Wars’ phrase “may the force be with you.” The resolution by Democratic Assemblyman Tom Daly says it’s the largest single-site expansion in the park’s history and could generate $14 million in tax revenue for the city of Anaheim annually.

[Commander Wallace]

This is very sad. Peter Mayhew played such an Iconic character as Chewbacca. He helped make Star Wars fun.




Rest in peace, Peter, " Chewie. " May the " Force " be with you. :salute: