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Post by pr1 on May 3, 2019 0:18:27 GMT
Peter Mayhew, best known for playing Chewbacca in several Star Wars films has passed away. He also appeared, uncredited, as the Minotaur in Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger. Han Solo and Chewbacca were always my favorite characters in Star Wars.
In the more recent films he served as "Chewbacca Consultant" to the actor now playing the character.
Rest In Peace
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Post by chrisclark1977 on May 3, 2019 2:36:39 GMT
RIP, Peter
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Post by jno on May 3, 2019 4:05:05 GMT
RIP
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2019 5:40:02 GMT
Sorry to read this. Chewbacca is one of MIAS jnr's faves.
RIP
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Post by daz on May 3, 2019 6:00:12 GMT
Aw, sad news to read this morning, Chewbacca is an iconic part of the Star Wars films.
RIP Peter.
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Post by flyingsquad on May 3, 2019 10:10:20 GMT
RIP Peter
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Post by ace5150 on May 3, 2019 10:42:34 GMT
Steadfastly refused to sign ANY Star Wars items at those autograph fairs. He'd sign his promotional photos, but NOTHING of Chewbacca. In the end, he was pulled through the many complaints he had against him.
Anyway, I'm not a fan of Star Wars at all....but still wish him RIP.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2019 11:28:35 GMT
Didn't know that Ace.  |
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Post by ace5150 on May 3, 2019 11:50:01 GMT
I posted it elsewhere when someone wanted info on these autograph fairs that did the rounds. Anthony Daniels (C3PO) was even worse to fans. Likened them to 'morons'
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Post by Arch Stanton on May 3, 2019 13:26:50 GMT
RIP Peter.
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Post by fordcapri on May 3, 2019 18:34:37 GMT
Steadfastly refused to sign ANY Star Wars items at those autograph fairs. He'd sign his promotional photos, but NOTHING of Chewbacca. In the end, he was pulled through the many complaints he had against him. Anyway, I'm not a fan of Star Wars at all....but still wish him RIP. To be fair, I'll assume that he was concerned that if he signed a Star Wars item, it would be on ebay a few hours later for a ludicrous amount of $$$$$$$$$$. A signed photo of Peter would probably not be anywhere near as saleable as a signed Chewbacca figure in a box! Some people are shameless! I remember watching Star Wars at the cinema in early 1978. Great film, best of them all. The original cast were the best. Chewy was great, he could have been a disaster - a seven foot guy in a big dog suit! - but he was as much of a character as any of them. |
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Post by ace5150 on May 3, 2019 19:08:52 GMT
Totally get that, however, when the fair is advertised with Star Wars characters and their booth/stall is festooned with Star Wars imagery, you'd be a tad annoyed if you get the equivalent of a wet fish slapped across your face! I'd LOVE to attend one of these fairs just to rip the pi$$ out of the has-beens and out of work actors who flog their signature from £15 upwards. It must be pretty demoralising for them as well. However, some like Caroline Munroe who is well known for being lovely and signs stuff for free for her adoring fans. This says quite a lot, I think people have wised up to the high prices charged on top of the NO MERCHANDISE rule. autographica.co.uk |
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Post by ltd on May 4, 2019 21:05:20 GMT
He was great as The Mechanic in Norman J Warren's "Terror".
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Post by westldner on May 5, 2019 3:53:46 GMT
RIP Oh another one of those guys who didn't like signing posters and papers. Really makes me wonder why, I mean the character he played was almost a neglected character.
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Post by thewoodster on May 6, 2019 23:09:22 GMT
RIP peter Mayhew.
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Post by chopper on May 8, 2019 10:32:13 GMT
One of the most famous, but unrecognisable actors
RIP Peter
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