R.I.P. Peter Mayhew (1944 - 2019)

Star Wars Actor Peter Mayhew Passes Away at 74. Best known for his original portrayal of "Chewbacca" in the Star Wars films, the late Mr Mayhew left the mortal coil "the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home."

Featured above is a tribute fanart by Tik Ka From East (@tikkafromeast).

The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. pic.twitter.com/YZ5VLyuK0u

— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 2, 2019