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Chewbacca Star Peter Mayhew Hospitalised With Pneumonia

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A Star Wars star is on the mend.

Peter Mayhew, who plays Chewbacca in the franchise, has been hospitalised with pneumonia.

The news was confirmed Monday on Mayhew’s Twitter page.

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The actor’s wife, Angie Mayhew, posted a Reddit message Monday to let fans know Peter will remain in the hospital for a few days but is expected to make a full recovery.

In other words, there is no reason to have a bad feeling about this.

"Thank you for all the well wishes, prayers, good vibes, and happy thoughts," Angie wrote.

"Doctors are incredibly happy with his improvements."

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Mayhew, 70 — who stands seven feet, three inches tall — underwent double knee replacement surgery in 2013.

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He reprises his role as the beloved Wookiee in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, invading theaters Dec. 18.

The tweet can be seen below.

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