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Peter Mayhew | |
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 Peter Mayhew at the 2015 Florida SuperCon | |
| Born | Peter William Mayhew May 19, 1944 |
| Died | April 30, 2019 (aged 74) Boyd, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Azleland Memorial Park and Mausoleum Reno, Texas, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Actor, author |
| Years active | 1977–2016 |
| Known for | Playing Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchise |
| Height | 221 cm (7 ft 3 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Angelique Cigainero (m. 1999) |
| Children | 3 |
Peter William Mayhew (May 19, 1944 – April 30, 2019) was an English actor. He is best known for playing Chewbacca in the Star Wars movies. Mayhew was 7 feet 3 inches tall.
Mayhew was born in London, England. On 30 April 2019, he died at his home in Boyd, Texas from a heart attack, aged 74. view more...
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