‘Star Wars’ actor Peter Mayhew has been hospitalised.
The 70-year-old star, who plays the Wookiee Chewbacca in the fantasy film franchise, was taken to hospital after falling ill with pneumonia.
Mayhew’s wife Angie posted a message on the social networking site Reddit yesterday (19.01.15) to inform fans that while he will have to remain in hospital for a few days, he’s expected to make a full recovery.
She wrote: "Thank you for all the well wishes, prayers, good vibes, and happy thoughts. Doctors are incredibly happy with his improvements."
Mayhew – who stands at an incredible seven feet and three inches tall – previously spent time in hospital after undergoing double knee replacement surgery in 2013.
A message was also posted from Mayhew’s Twitter account, reading: "Hey all, @Webmaster_Rick here. Peter is recovering well from his bout of pneumonia. He thanks you for the well wishes!!! (sic)"
The London-born actor is set to reprise his role as Chewbacca in the highly anticipated ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, which was filmed in the Abu Dhabi desert and at England’s Pinewood Studios.
The film is slated for release on December 18, 2015.
Peter Mayhew hospitalised with pneumonia
