LOS ANGELAS (AFP): Actor Peter Mayhew, who won over fans worldwide as the Wookiee warrior Chewbacca in the blockbuster “Star Wars” movies, has died at the age of 74, his family announced on Thursday.
Mayhew died on Tuesday at his home in Texas, surrounded by loved ones, the family said in a statement released on the actor’s Twitter account.
”But, to him, the Star Wars family meant so much more than a role in a film. The relationships that began then grew into the friends and family that he would love for decades to come.” He would go on to appear in “The Empire Strikes Back,“ “Return of the Jedi” and “Revenge of the Sith.”
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Star Wars actor Peter Mayhew dies at 74Mayhew played Chewbacca in five of the 'Star Wars' movies.
Read more »
‘Chewbacca’ meninggal dunia | The Malaysian InsightPelakon Peter Mayhew meninggal dunia Selasa lalu.
Read more »
Venezuelan protests peter out as Maduro hangs onThe standoff increased tensions between the US and Russia, who both accuse each other of interference.
Read more »
Lan Pet Pet to take guard he assaulted to perform umrahACTOR and comedian Mazlan Ahmad, better known as Lan Pet Pet, plans to take the security guard he assaulted on an umrah as an act of repentance, Berita Harian reported.
Read more »
Hit with bill for RM350,000 in back taxes, actress Diana Danielle tells IRB to get lost | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, April 26 ― Actress Datin Diana Danielle said she will no longer respond to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) after failing to resolve its demand for RM350,000 in tax arrears. According to Harian Metro, the wife to controversial actor Datuk Farid Kamil said the IRB was being...
Read more »
Malaysian co-directed, low-budget silent film makes debut in New York’s Tribeca Film Festival | Malay MailPETALING JAYA, April 29 — A Malaysian co-directed silent psychological thriller made its North American debut at the Tribeca Film Festival currently taking place in New York. His Hands is the directorial debut of London-based Malaysian cinematographer Darius Shu and British actor Arron Blake. The...
Read more »
Star Wars actor Peter Mayhew dies at 74Mayhew played Chewbacca in five of the 'Star Wars' movies.
Read more »
‘Chewbacca’ meninggal dunia | The Malaysian InsightPelakon Peter Mayhew meninggal dunia Selasa lalu.
Read more »
Warong has a culinary SagaJOHOR BARU: A small warong located along Jalan Mahmoodiah here has attracted both royalty and tourists since it opened for business more than 30 years ago.
Read more »