Tributes to Late Star Wars Actor Peter Mayhew Pour in From Friends and Former Costars

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— JJ Abrams (@jjabrams) May 3, 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) May 2, 2019

R.I.P 😔 pic.twitter.com/FWRgaOS0Tf

— Joonas Suotamo (@JoonasSuotamo) May 2, 2019

Much more than Chewie to me...My heart hurts…I will miss you my dear friend…thanks for the great memories! #RIPPeterMayhew #StarWars pic.twitter.com/0DfCo59zpG

— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) May 3, 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) May 3, 2019

Sad to hear of Peter Mayhew's passing. So long, Chewie, may the force be with you.

— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) May 2, 2019

Peter Mayhew created one of the greatest film characters of all time. Chewbacca was funny, courageous, and caring. He did it all without the benefit of speech, just that vocal growly cry that 1 in 100 fans can do real well when they're drunk. He was always really nice to me.#RIP

— alan tudyk (@AlanTudyk) May 3, 2019

Star Wars wouldn’t have been the same without Peter Mayhew as the loyal and lovable Chewbacca, and he will always be a favourite for generations of kids & kids at heart. Rest easy, Peter. pic.twitter.com/psEok9fzcq

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 3, 2019

The @WaltDisneyCo mourns the loss of our beloved #chewbacca portrayer, #PeterMayhew. Peter was larger than life in so many ways...a gentle giant playing a gentle giant. Rest in peace.

— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) May 2, 2019

May the Force Be with You, #PeterMayhew! As the King of the Cinematic Sidekicks, your performance helped make my childhood fun! Thank you for bringing Chewbacca to life and for always waving the flag for fandom! We may have let the Wookie win, but YOU won our hearts, sir! pic.twitter.com/B6cpKTKyv2

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) May 3, 2019

Peter Mayhew. RIP. Thank you for bringing joy to our galaxy. May the Force be with you pic.twitter.com/8ocF9FcEtl

— TitusWelliver (@welliver_titus) May 2, 2019

💔I am so sorry to hear about Peter. We had so many fun and memorable tweets back and forth over the years plus seeing each other at a convention here and there. My deepest condolences to his family. He will be sorely missed! 😢 https://t.co/R3lAEvkQJc

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) May 2, 2019

Best co-pilot in the galaxy. Thank you for all that you’ve given us, Peter Mayhew. pic.twitter.com/xOKOBPjneN

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) May 3, 2019

R.I.P my friend #PeterMayhew I’m glad I got to see you in Chicago and give you a big hug one last time. Love to the Mayhew family and all who’ve been touched by him. #starwars #starwarsfam #chewie

— Ahmed BEst (@ahmedbest) May 2, 2019

A sad day for millions of fans. https://t.co/qRfFWOd4ck

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) May 2, 2019

My heart breaks hearing #PeterMayhew has passed. What a kind soul. So fortunate to have met and witnessed his love & affection for #StarWars fans everywhere. RIP pic.twitter.com/ydIG0tYPop

— Greg Grunberg (@greggrunberg) May 2, 2019

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Mayhew. He was our beloved companion in a galaxy far, far, away. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and fans. The force will be with you always, Peter.

— San Diego Comic-Con (@Comic_Con) May 2, 2019