LOS ANGELES – “Solo: A Star Wars” story doesn't just introduce audiences to a new actor playing Han Solo, it shows his sidekick Chewbacca in ways he hasn't been seen in previous “Star Wars” films.

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 ...

Peter Mayhew, the actor who is best known for being the man behind the Chewbacca mask in the original "Star Wars films," has died at the age of 74, his family announced Mayhew's Twitter account.

The Marvelous Nerd Year’s Eve Comic Con in Downtown Dallas took a serious tone on Saturday morning as fans mourned the death of icon Carrie Fisher with another "Star Wars" actor. Fisher died last week ...

Mayhew died at his home in North Texas on Tuesday. When he landed the iconic role, he was a part-time actor working as a hospital orderly. Actor Peter Mayhew, Who Played Chewbacca In 'Star Wars,' Dies ...

Playing the role of Chewbacca in "Star Wars" required many things of actor Peter Mayhew. He had to sit in makeup chairs for countless hours. He had to stuff his 7-foot 3-inch frame into tight set ...

North Texas resident and "Star Wars" Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew had a dust-up with Transportation Security Administration agents in Denver when they attempted to confiscate his light saber-shaped ...

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“Star Wars” actor Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in the original trilogy, died on Tuesday, his family announced on his Twitter. He was 74. He died at his North Texas home surrounded by his family, ...