Peter Mayhew | |
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 Peter Mayhew at the 2015 Florida SuperCon | |
| Born | Peter William Mayhew (1944-05-19)May 19, 1944 |
| Died | April 30, 2019(2019-04-30) (aged 74) Boyd, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Azleland Memorial Park and Mausoleum Reno, Texas, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Actor, author |
| Years active | 1977–2016 |
| Known for | PlayingChewbacca in theStar Wars franchise |
| Height | 221 cm (7 ft 3 in)[1] |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
Peter William Mayhew (May 19, 1944 – April 30, 2019) was anEnglish actor. He is best known for playingChewbacca in theStar Wars movies.[2] Mayhew was 7 feet 3 inches tall.
Mayhew was born inLondon,England. On 30 April 2019, he died at his home inBoyd, Texas from aheart attack, aged 74.[3]
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