The actor who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films has been taken to hospital suffering from pneumonia.
Peter Mayhew cancelled an appearance at a comic book store in Texas over the weekend after falling ill.
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Actor Peter Mayhew. Photo / Getty Images
His wife has assured fans the British star is expected to make a full recovery and will be "discharged within a few days".