What makes Peter’s passing even sadder was that he was scheduled as a guest for Austin’s upcoming comic book convention; he had spent his final years living in Texas because he married an American lady.
Unlike David Prowse (the other tall English guy in Star Wars, aka Darth Vader), I don’t think Peter had ever acted in anything else. Allegedly, he did get first pick on which part and going with Chewbacca was the smart move.
Farewell Peter! You did a great job playing a well-loved alien co-pilot loosely modeled after George Lucas’ dog and your character was the second action figure I bought 41 years ago.