Chewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew Recovering Following Pneumonia Hospitalization

Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew, who portrays the lovable Wookiee in the “Star Wars” universe, was recently hospitalized for pneumonia. As TMZ reports, the 70-year-old star is expected to make a full recovery.

Mayhew is set to star in the new “Star Wars” triology, starting with “The Force Awakens.”

The Huffington Post