Peter Mayhew, best known for playing Chewbacca in ‘Star Wars,’ dies at 74

Peter Mayhew's family announced on Twitter Thursday that the actor died on Tuesday: “He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home.”

     

 

 

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R. Lee Ermey, famous for his tough-guy role in ‘Full Metal Jacket,’ dies at 74

Tough guy R. Lee Ermey, aka “The Gunny” from 'Full Metal Jacket,' has died. The actor also performed in 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' and 'Toy Story.'

     

 

 

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Gospel star Edwin Hawkins, known for ‘Oh Happy Day,’ dies at 74

Along with Andrae Crouch and James Cleveland, Hawkins was credited as a founder of modern gospel music.

     

 

 

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Harvey Atkin, who played Morty in ‘Meatballs,’ dies at 74

Actor who played Morty in ‘Meatballs’ dies at 74.

     

 

 

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Harvey Atkin, who played Morty in ‘Meatballs,’ dies at 74

Actor who played Morty in ‘Meatballs’ dies at 74.

     

 

 

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