VIDEO : 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.?