Peter Mayhew played Chewbacca, the gentle giant with a distinctive growl, in Star Wars films for almost 40 years - but how did he find himself inside that huge, hairy costume? The London-born son ...

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Star Wars star Harrison Ford has paid an emotional tribute to Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew ... revealed Carrie Fisher and Richard E Grant among Episode IX cast Mayhew's family said "the Star ...

Video: Hilarious moment Star Wars' character Chewbacca speaks English to Han Solo during an outtake for The Empire Strikes Back as fans pay tribute to the late actor who played him Peter Mayhew ...

British-born actor 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, his family said on ...

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The gala, hosted by Hampstead-born Downton Abbey actor Peter Egan, included readings from Mayhew supporter and fellow Downton Abbey actor Lesley Nicol and Highlander star Beatie Edney ...