American actor Peter Mayhew, known for the cult role of Wookiee Chewbacca in the Star Wars, was hospitalized.

The 74-year-old actor got to the hospital and underwent surgery on the spine.

This Peter himself reported on his Twitter page.

The actor apologized for forced silence in social networks and admitted that he had a planned operation on the spine, which should improve the mobility of the actor. "Everything went well, the next weeks will go to recovery. Thank the doctors, staff, family and friends that helped me get through this, "Mayhew signed a photo from the hospital.

It is worth noting that, due to the too high growth of 220 cm, the actor recently moved with a cane and a wheelchair.

Let us note that Peter Mayhew played Chewbacca in the III-VII episodes of the star saga.

Recall that in the last part of the movie Star Wars, the role of two storm troopers went to two British princes Harry and William, but for their high growth, the episode with them in the frame was cut.