Britanski glumac Peter Mayhew, koji je u pet filmova iz serije “Ratova zvijezda” glumio Chewbaccu, golemog dlakavog pomoćnika Hana Sola, umro je u 74. godini u svome domu u sjevernom Teksasu, objavila je na twitteru njegova obitelj.

Mayhew, čije se lice nije vidjelo ni u jednom od filmova iz franšize “Ratova zvijezda”, jer mu je cijelo tijelo uvijek bilo odjeveno u kostim Wookieeja, umro je u utorak u svojoj kući, izvijestila je njegova obitelj, ali nije navela uzrok smrti.

“We are deeply saddened today by the news of Peter Mayhew’s passing. Since 1976, Peter’s iconic portrayal of the loyal, lovable Chewbacca has been absolutely integral to the character’s success, and to the Star Wars saga itself.”-Kathleen Kennedy.

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— Star Wars (@starwars) May 3, 2019

Visoki mršavi glumac prvi je puta nastupio kao popularni Chewbacca u filmu “Ratovi zvijezda – Nova nada” iz 1977. godine, a nastupio je u još četiri filma u blockbuster seriji – “Imperija uzvraća udarac”, “Povratak Jedija”, “Osveta Sitha” i “Probuđena sila”.

Harrison Fords honors Peter Mayhew: “Peter Mayhew was a kind and gentle man, possessed of great dignity and noble character. These aspects of his own personality, plus his wit and grace, he brought to Chewbacca” https://t.co/4hWYrAHyMS pic.twitter.com/97Ko7Tk6Xl

— Variety (@Variety) May 3, 2019

He was the gentlest of giants-A big man with an even bigger heart who never failed to make me smile & a loyal friend who I loved dearly-I’m grateful for the memories we shared & I’m a better man for just having known him. Thanks Pete #RIPPeterMayhew #Heartbroken @TheWookieeRoars pic.twitter.com/8xbq9HEWF2

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 2, 2019

Također je radio kao konzultant na završnom filmu serije iz 2017. “Posljednji Jedi”, pomažući u podučavanju svog nasljednika u ulozi Chewbacce, finskoga glumca Joonasa Suotamoa.

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