British-born actor Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca the Wookiee, the loyal, furry companion of space buccaneer Han Solo in five of the "Star Wars" movies, has died at age 74, his family said on Thursday.

Peter Mayhew, actor who played Chewbacca in 'Star Wars' movies, dies

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Peter Mayhew, actor who played Chewbacca in 'Star Wars' movies, dies