Star Wars - The Force Awakens

[battema]

FWIW...in terms of physical health, Mayhew has looked pretty rough for a while now, and quite honestly I was saddened but not at all shocked to learn of his passing.

That said, he was someone who clearly was connected with and relished his his extended SW family. I can't see him NOT knowing how much he was appreciated and loved by so many fans and peers, and he passed with his family there at his side. And for that, I guess I'm kind of glad if that makes sense. Rest in peace.

[Gruno]

Battema, he knew of the love he received. He definitely knew. I followed him on Twitter, and he would post when he attended fan gatherings/conventions. He praised all fans and embraced their love for Star Wars and Chewie. When he announced that he was retiring, I realized he was coming to terms with what was coming.

As for surviving cast members from the OT... Darth Vaders are still alive: David Prowse (83) and James Earl Jones (88)

I wrote to David Prowse a couple of years ago and received a signed photograph shortly before he retired.

[Poisoned Youth]

As for surviving cast members from the OT... Darth Vaders are still alive: David Prowse (83) and James Earl Jones (88)

Also Billy Dee Williams and Frank Oz. And lesser knowns like Garrick Hagon (Biggs) and Warwick Davis (Wicket).

[Gruno]

Also Billy Dee Williams and Frank Oz. And lesser knowns like Garrick Hagon (Biggs) and Warwick Davis (Wicket).

Fan-fave Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett), if we are extending the cast list.

[Jerjo]

R.I.P. Peter Mayhew

Farewell to a gentle giant, a prince among men by all accounts.

Regarding SW editions - many years ago I downloaded from a dark place on the Internet digital copies of the laser disc editions of the original trilogy. The first thing I did was check if Han shot first and yep, Greedo didn't even get a shot off.

[dropforge]

Farewell to a gentle giant, a prince among men by all accounts.

Regarding SW editions - many years ago I downloaded from a dark place on the Internet digital copies of the laser disc editions of the original trilogy. The first thing I did was check if Han shot first and yep, Greedo didn't even get a shot off.

Han always shot first. He blew Greedo's ass away. Granted, I didn't see it till '79 (during a rerelease), but I saw it.

[Poisoned Youth]

Han always shot first. He blew Greedo's ass away. Granted, I didn't see it till '79 (during a rerelease), but I saw it.

#justiceforgreedo

[Scott Bails]

Let's not forget that James Earl Jones is still with us, as well.

[TheH]

#justiceforgreedo

Hey what other 2 minutes figure in a movie has so many action figures or other merch….

[Scott Bails]

Hey what other 2 minutes figure in a movie has so many action figures or other merch….

I keep telling my girlfriend that one can become a hero in two minutes, but she's still not buying it.

[rcarlberg]

Han always shot first.

And Lucas changed the title from "Revenge of the Jedi" to "Return of the Jedi." Always trying to be PC.

Despite the hints of unintentional incest.

[Gruno]

And Lucas changed the title from "Revenge of the Jedi" to "Return of the Jedi." Always trying to be PC.

...or that the Jedi do not seek revenge.

[Jerjo]

[frinspar]

Let's not forget that James Earl Jones is still with us, as well.

And David Prowse.

[frinspar]

And Lucas changed the title from "Revenge of the Jedi" to "Return of the Jedi." Always trying to be PC.

Despite the hints of unintentional incest.

Nute Gunray, Jar Jar, Short Round and the entire cast of Temple of Doom, and I'm sure a lot of American Graffiti, would argue against that.