British actor best known for portraying Chewbacca in Star Wars. Near the end of his life, he contributed voice work to Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy. Mayhew passed away in 2019 at age 74.
Peter Mayhew voiced the character Susha in Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy, a special that continued the story decades after the original series. Though brief, this role marked Mayhew's participation in the Dragon Ball universe during the anime's GT era, adding an international acting legend's presence to the franchise.
Born in Barnes, Surrey, England, Mayhew became a Hollywood icon through his portrayal of Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy, a role he inhabited for over four decades. He resided in Boyd, Texas, at the time of his death from a heart attack on April 30, 2019. He was 74 years old. While his Dragon Ball appearance was a minor credit in his extensive career, it represented his willingness to lend his talents across entertainment media.
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