'He was an absolutely one-of-a-kind gentleman and a legend of unrivaled class' Joonas Suotamo, the actor who plays Chewbacca in the latest ’Star Wars’ films, tweets his condolences following the death of Peter Mayhew.
Peter Mayhew, the actor best known for playing Chewbacca in the "Star Wars" films, has died at the age of 74, his family said.
He was the gentlest of giants-A big man with an even bigger heart who never failed to make me smile & a loyal friend who I loved dearly-I'm grateful for the memories we shared & I'm a better man for just having known him. Thanks Pete #RIPPeterMayhew #Heartbroken @TheWookieeRoars pic.twitter.com/8xbq9HEWF2
Last year, the Finnish actor spoke to Entertainment Weekly about the advice his mentor gave him before taking over for"Solo: A Star Wars Story." "She brought her character back, and in the last one, she was an older person. Therefore, she was wiser," he told told ABC News affiliate WFAA."She was a person that was a true princess."
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