Family says Peter Mayhew, actor who played Chewbacca in "Star Wars" has died at 74

In a tweet earlier today, the family said Mayhew passed away at his North Texas home with his family at his side.

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. pic.twitter.com/YZ5VLyuK0u

— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) May 2, 2019