Today is the fifth anniversary of the death of actor Peter Mayhew. He played the Wookie Chewbacca in The Orginal Trilogy (1977-1983). He also has portrayed "The Mighty Chewbacca" in 2005's Star Wars Episode III- Revenge Of The Sith and in 2015's Star Wars Episode VII- The Force Awakens.
After the film was completed he retired. His successor in the role of the Wookie warrior and pilot is his The Force Awakens double Joonas Sautamo.
He was a man of great height and heart.
He was gentle and loyal as the legendary character that he portrayed.
May The Force Be With You, ALWAYS.
Born- May 19, 1944
Died- April 30, 2019
