Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Director JJ Abrams Remembers Peter Mayhew

Peter Mayhew, known for his role as Chewbacca on “Star Wars,” passed away April 30, 2019. “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” writer and director J.J. Abrams said a few words on Twitter. He said: “Peter was the loveliest man... kind and patient, supportive and encouraging.” Along with sharing a picture of a note with those kind words, he shared a photo of them working together. Harrison Ford said: “Peter Mayhew was a kind and gentle man, possessed of great dignity and noble character.”