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VIDEO: Peter Mayhew, who brought 'Star Wars' Chewbacca to life, has died
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  • May 3, 2019

Peter Mayhew, who brought 'Star Wars' Chewbacca to life, has died

The British actor was working in a London hospital when movie creator George Lucas personally chose him to play the iconic character.

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