RFR: Remembering Peter Mayhew
Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast
Rebel Force Radio
4.3 • 3.3K Ratings
🗓️ 3 May 2019
⏱️ 92 minutes
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Summary
We interrupt regular programming to mourn the loss of a truly legitimate Star Wars icon. The man behind the mask of the legendary Chewbacca, the great Peter Mayhew has passed away. We reflect on Peter's career, his relationship with the fanbase, and his love of Chewie. We share memories of times we shared with the man both on the airwaves, and off, and remember him for his contributions to the Star Wars galaxy. Plus, highlights of Peter's many appearances on our show over the years which will be sure to invoke fond thoughts of Peter's personality and life.
The regular weekly RFR will launch over the weekend. But for now, take a moment with us to celebrate Peter Mayhew, a Star Wars legend.
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| 0:00.0 | Yeah, that's the roar that made him famous. He was a favorite character in the Star Wars series. |
| 0:12.5 | There is late word tonight of a major passing after Peter Mayhew has died. |
| 0:16.5 | Of course, he was the original actor behind the beloved Chubaka in Star Wars franchise Peter Mayhew. |
| 0:21.8 | One of the most beloved characters in film history. |
| 0:25.5 | Mayhew played the shaggy and lovable Chubaka and several of the Star Wars films. |
| 0:30.7 | In his prime, he stood at over seven feet tall. |
| 0:34.2 | A letter posted to social media says he passed away a couple days ago with family by side. |
| 0:39.4 | He played the character so loved in the Star Wars universe in the original trilogy, |
| 0:43.9 | but he became associated with that role ever since. A hero really among true fans of the franchise. |
| 0:50.6 | Peter Mayhew, it was 74. |
| 0:55.6 | Hey, boy, you'll rebel force radio listeners. |
| 1:03.2 | We were getting ready to put the show out for everyone to enjoy this week when we got the |
| 1:08.6 | sudden and very sad news about the passing of Star Wars legend icon Peter Mayhew. |
| 1:17.4 | The man behind the mask gave life to one of the most iconic characters in all of cinema. |
| 1:26.6 | Chubaka the mighty wookie. Peter passed away just a couple of days ago, but the release went out |
| 1:33.2 | from the family today as we're recording this right before we put out this week's episode |
| 1:38.4 | of Rebel Force Radio. Now, we will have, of course, many opportunities to pay tribute to the man |
| 1:45.2 | and the character that he brought to life for more than 40 years in the future. |
| 1:50.2 | But tonight, I thought that we could just get together and just remember Peter for a few moments. |
| 1:58.8 | So Jim, I'm actually sitting on my back porch having a little cigar toast to Peter Mayhew. |
| 2:06.9 | And you were the one, you know, you were the one that told me about Harrison Ford's |
| 2:11.3 | plane crash. You were the one that texted me about Carrie Fisher. |
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