Prized 'Star Wars' memorabilia that belonged to Peter Mayhew, the actor who famously played Chewbacca, is about to go up for auction ... and unrightfully so, according to the late actor's wife.
, the actor who famously played Chewbacca, is about to go up for auction ... and unrightfully so, according to the late actor's wife.tells TMZ ... she's very upset an auction house in the UK is selling a ton of Pete's possessions from his 'Star Wars' days, including scripts, call sheets, signed photos and more.
The collection was given to Ryedale Auctioneers by a couple who moved into Peter's old home in northern England and found the items in the attic.Ryedale Auctioneers Angie tells us when they were moving out of the home, Peter attempted to snag his mementos from the attic, but couldn't get inside due to serious knee issues ... and he didn't want Angie to risk injury going up there herself.Angie says leaving the memorabilia was one of her and Peter's"biggest disappointments" in life.
On Tuesday, Peter's wife saw the items were up for auction, and immediately got honchos at the Peter Mayhew Foundation to contact the auction house. Angie says she plans to speak with the auction house Thursday.
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