A British couple recently made headlines when they discovered a treasure trove of Star Wars memorabilia in a bag in their attic, including the original script, filming schedule and affidavit. call for Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew, who passed away in 2019. Washington Post report.
The couple approached Ryedale Auction House to try and auction the historic items, but the announcement caught the attention of Mayhew’s widow, Angie Mayhew. Tweeting from the Peter Mayhew Foundation account, Angie explained that the bag had been left behind due to Peter’s difficulty moving, making it difficult for him to access the attic before they moved from the UK to the US.
As we leave this house, Peter’s mobility challenges prevent him from going up to the attic to save the rest of his memories. It really breaks my heart to see our belongings auctioned like this by @angusashworth And @RyedaleAuction1. ~Angie Mayhew https://t.co/9dql4g22Wa
– Peter Mayhew Foundation (@TheWookieeRoars) February 8, 2023
One of Peter’s and mine’s biggest regrets is that we had to leave these items behind, but his knees and joints have become so painful that he can’t go up to the attic to get them. again.https://t.co/Bc5TqvYI5u
– Peter Mayhew Foundation (@TheWookieeRoars) February 8, 2023
Star Wars fans immediately began tweeting at the auction house, bringing Angie’s attention and story to owner Angus Ashworth. The items have now been withdrawn from auction, with the couple who found them agreeing to donate them to the Peter Mayhew Foundation, provided the foundation has no plans to sell them.
Angie and the foundation reportedly plan to add the documents to the “Chewie room,” a building on Angie’s father’s ranch in Texas that already houses a collection of Star Wars-related memorabilia. Iconic character of Peter Mayhew.
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