Harrison Ford remembers Star Wars costar and friend, Peter Mayhew | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Peter Mayhew, best known for playing Chewbacca in 'Star Wars,' passed away this week — here's how he came to portray one of the most beloved characters in movie history | NowThis

Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in iconic 'Star Wars' films, dies at 74. http://mag.time.com/N70MP5k | TIME

Peter Mayhew, the actor portraying Chewbacca, spoke all of his character's lines in English during the filming of the original Star Wars movies to aid his co-stars in delivering natural reactions and maintaining proper timing. These spoken English lines, often delivered in a distinct accent, were subsequently replaced in post-production with the famous Wookiee growls and roars. Credit: The Walt Disney Company | History In Pictures

Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in five Star Wars films, has died aged 74. | SBS News