This May 10, 2018 file photo shows Peter Mayhew at the premiere of "Solo: A Star Wars Story" in Los Angeles. Credit: Jordan Strauss | AP

Peter Mayhew, who played the rugged, beloved and furry Wookiee Chewbacca in the “Star Wars” films, has died at the age of 74.

Mayhew’s family said in a statement that he died at his home in Texas on Friday, April, 26. No cause of death was given.

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