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Mayhew died at the age of 74 at his home in North Texas. EPA
Mayhew died at the age of 74 at his home in North Texas. EPA
Peter Mayhew's death sparks a flurry of Hollywood tributes
The actor famous for playing Chewbacca in Star Wars has died aged 74, spurring tributes from Rob Iger, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill