Peter Mayhew, who became known to fans worldwide as the lovable Wookiee Chewbacca in the 'Star Wars' galaxy of films, died Tuesday. He was 74.

Peter Mayhew’s widow was distressed that an auction house in the U.K. was preparing to sell off a bunch of the Chewbacca actor’s “Star Wars” memorabilia without the permission of the family.

Peter Mayhew Photo by Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com. Long known to Star Wars fans the galaxy over, the gentle giant first roared life into Wookiee Chewbacca in the original 1977 ...

David Prowse as Darth Vader in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980). Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). Images courtesy of Lucasfilm ...

Peter Mayhew, the original Chewbacca, has died, according to his agent. Mayhew, 74, died on April 30 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. He is survived by his wife, Angie, and ...

Ahead of a "major announcement," Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew is sharing some vintage "Star Wars" goodies: copies of the 1977 script for the original Star Wars.

Peter Mayhew’s widow says it "breaks my heart" to see his personal Star Wars collection auctioned off, but there is a new hope. Skip to main content. News & City. Arts & Entertainment.

Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca the Wookiee, the loyal, furry companion of space buccaneer Han Solo in five of the "Star Wars" movies, has died at age 74. Friday, June 20, 2025.

Actor Peter Mayhew, who played shaggy, towering Chewbacca in several of the "Star Wars" films, has died, his family said Thursday. He was 74.