Vannacht heeft ons allen triest nieuws bereikt. De familie van Peter Mayhew heeft via een statement naar buiten gebracht dat de acteur van de machtige Chewbacca in de nacht van 30 april is overleden in het bijzijn van familie. Een held is ons ontglipt.
Wij zijn erg geschokt. Ooit hebben we op Celebration Peter mogen zien en het was een bijzonder aardige man die alles deed voor zijn fans. Een man die vocht tegen het leven in een rolstoel en overwon! Voor ons blijft hij altijd de grote wookiee die ons allemaal zo lief is.
Ook veel Star Wars legendes laten zich uit over hun verdriet. Zo reageerde Star Wars bedenker George Lucas, Luke Skywalker acteur Mark Hamill Han Solo acteur Harrison Ford en The Last Jedi regisseur Rian Johnson.
Ook veel Star Wars legendes laten zich uit over hun verdriet. Zo reageerde Star Wars bedenker George Lucas, Luke Skywalker acteur Mark Hamill Han Solo acteur Harrison Ford en The Last Jedi regisseur Rian Johnson.
George Lucas on the passing of Peter Mayhew. @abc pic.twitter.com/P05qaVks5o— Clayton Sandell (@Clayton_Sandell) 3 mei 2019
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— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) 2 mei 2019
RIP Peter Mayhew. To create a beloved character with warmth and humor is a testament to any actor’s spirit. To do it under a half ton of yak hair takes a true legend. ❤️❤️— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) 3 mei 2019
Harrison Ford statement on the passing of Peter Mayhew. pic.twitter.com/heDmZR61VZ— Clayton Sandell (@Clayton_Sandell) 3 mei 2019
Namens Alle Star Wars wensen wij Peter's familie heel veel sterkte en Peter, the force will be with you, always!
We sluiten af met mooie woorden van Peter's familie:
The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home.
Peter was the man behind the mask of Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy, episode 3 of the prequels, and the New Trilogy. He fought his way back from being wheelchair-bound to stand tall and portray Chewbacca once more in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He also consulted on The Last Jedi in an attempt to teach his successor. He put his heart and soul into the role of Chewbacca and it showed in every frame of the films from his knock kneed running, firing his bowcaster from the hip, his bright blue eyes, down to each subtle movement of his head and mouth. But, to him, the Star Wars family meant so much more to him than a role in a film.
The relationships that began then grew into the friends and family that he would love for decades to come. As the films released and became more well-known he had his eyes opened to the possibilities of what he could achieve with his role in the Star Wars universe. For more than 30 years Peter traveled all over the world spending time with his fans and friends. Peter developed lifelong friendships with the other cast members and his fans while on the convention circuit touching the lives of millions. As he realized over the years the impact he could have, he became heavily involved with the 501st legion, Wounded Warriors, Make-a-Wish, and other non-profit organizations.
To this end, he established the Peter Mayhew Foundation, supporting everything from individuals and families in crisis situations to food and supplies for children of Venezuela during their recent road to freedom. He not only provided funds but became personally involved with each individual, family and cause he supported.
As he grew older he continued to “soldier on” as he put it and was completely in his element around his fans and supporters. He grew great strength from the energy of his family, friends and the fans he knew and loved.
He is survived by his wife Angie and three children. His kindness, generosity and care will live on in the Peter Mayhew Foundation with Angie taking the helm as his voice.
There will be a memorial service for friends and family held on June 29th and in early December in Los Angeles there will be a memorial for fans set up with his family in attendance, personal effects, and collection at EmpireConLA.
For additional information, information on the memorials or to offer condolences email ryan@ReelAppearances.com
Rather than gifts and flowers the family asks that you consider donating to the foundation so that they can continue his efforts to help the community. You can donate at http://petermayhewfoundation.org/make-a-donation.php
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