He was Chewbacca from all accounts. Wasn't just a role for him. Chewie meant the world to him and portraying him to the best of his abilities knowing how much the fans loved him was his everything.
Chewie...and therefore the man underneath...was my idol as a kid.
I posted this on a separate discussion but here are my thoughts on an in-game memorial for Peter.
“To all players of Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. In preparation of Star Wars day and in light of the sad news today, I have changed my in-game profile picture to Chewbacca in memory of Peter Mayhew. Those who have unlocked Chewie at 7*, it would be great to see more furry faces across the game... Let your guilds know - May the Fourth 2019 is the day of the Wookie!”
Very sad day. He actually passed on April 30, but the news waited until today to announce. A few coworkers just saw him at Celebration, too. He WAS Chewbacca.
Those who have unlocked Chewie at 7*, it would be great to see more furry faces across the game... Let your guilds know - May the Fourth 2019 is the day of the Wookie!”
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RIP Peter Mayhew
(ps. Love the Lightsaber walking stick in the photo above! )
Chewie...and therefore the man underneath...was my idol as a kid.
Still is I guess.
“To all players of Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes. In preparation of Star Wars day and in light of the sad news today, I have changed my in-game profile picture to Chewbacca in memory of Peter Mayhew. Those who have unlocked Chewie at 7*, it would be great to see more furry faces across the game... Let your guilds know - May the Fourth 2019 is the day of the Wookie!”
Done. Our guild is switching for the week.