BOYD, Texas -- Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca in Star Wars, has died, his family announced Thursday. He was 74. Family members said in a statement posted to Mayhew's Twitter account that ...

What's more, the 71-year-old actor says that the posts will lead up to a "big announcement". The script has one of its early titles, being billed as The Adventures of Luke Starkiller as taken from the ...

Actor Peter Mayhew, who depicted the character of 'Chewbacca' in the first three sci-fi "Star Wars" movies, poses for the media at the premiere of "Star Wars Episode III, Revenge of The Sith", at ...

Peter Mayhew, the actor best known for portraying Chewbacca in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, died at his home in Texas on Tuesday. He was 74. Peter Mayhew, the actor behind Chewbacca's mask, dies ...

He posted on Twitter: "Thank you all for your sympathy and well wishes! Weesa going home!" Earlier in the week, the actor's wife, Angie Mayhew, told fans that he is expected to make a full recovery.