NPR News: Peter Mayhew, Portrayed Chewbacca the Wookiee in 'Star Wars' Movies, Dies at 74

Peter Mayhew, Portrayed Chewbacca the Wookiee in 'Star Wars' Movies, Dies at 74
Mayhew was a part-time actor working as a hospital orderly when he was cast to play Chewbacca. A fan favorite, he used his fame to promote charities.

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