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

Jimbuna · 05-03-19, 07:26 AM

RIP Sir

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/02/e...rnd/index.html

u crank · 05-03-19, 07:55 AM

R.I.P. Peter.

Schroeder · 05-03-19, 08:55 AM

Thank you for an iconic character.

Mr Quatro · 05-03-19, 10:58 AM

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

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 · 05-03-19, 11:34 AM

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

Dowly · 05-03-19, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

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 · 05-03-19, 12:43 PM

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

http://www.ktvu.com/news/california-...9ENq_LLdiXL7Ac

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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 · 05-03-19, 01:16 PM

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.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in 'Star Wars,' dies at 74 RIP Sir https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/02/e...rnd/index.html __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,744 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	R.I.P. Peter. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

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Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Thank you for an iconic character. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

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Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Okay that's it ... we have to do something about this growing old stuff 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? __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Did he ever play any role outside the Chewbacca ghillie suit? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	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.