© 2024 All Rights reserved WUSF
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Actor Peter Mayhew, Who Played Chewbacca In 'Star Wars,' Dies At 74

Published May 2, 2019 at 10:27 PM EDT

With his distinctive growl and unwavering loyalty, Chewbacca was the heart of the Millennium Falcon. Peter Mayhew, the actor who gave life to the beloved Wookiee, has died at age 74.

Copyright 2024 NPR

Tags
All Things Considered
You Count on Us, We Count on You: Donate to WUSF to support free, accessible journalism for yourself and the community.
Donate Now