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Britney Spears’ Mom Joins Conservatorship Battle: Will She Free Britney?

About two weeks ago, Britney Spears checked out of her mental health facility and went home after a month of rehab. Though the reason for her stay was maintaining wellness despite family stress, conspiracy theories circulated that it was against her will. Now, Britney’s mother has lawyered up and is trying to make sure that she can personally safeguard her daughter’s freedom and autonomy. There is an upcoming hearing on the subject of Britney’s conservatorship, which has dragged on for an unbelievable 11 years. This hearing will be different for one major reason. The Blast reports that Britney’s mother, Lynne Spears, has filed a notice. She will be appearing at the hearing. This is new but, as we will explain, not as much of a surprise as it might have been a couple of months ago. Lynne filed the notice on Monday. Within the filing, she requested special notice. She wants to be informed of any and all matters related to Britney and her conservatorship. The Blast notes that Lynne is employing her own attorney to handle this paperwork. Until now, Lynne has never played a role in this matter. The conservatorship has been primarily in Jamie’s hands for over a decade. Jamie and Lynne have been separated for years. But, like many parents, they have always appeared to be of a similar mindset regarding looking after Britney. Recently, however, it looks as if the winds have shifted. While Britney was in the mental health facility, wild rumors claimed that she had been forced to go there by her domineering father. An entire “Free Britney” movement grew out of it. Some (me) accused some of her more diehard stans of treating Britney more like a meme than like a real person. It was also pointed out that the allegations that she was strongarmed were unconfirmed and sounded unlikely, if not impossible. However, it was reported that Lynne was “liking” posts on this subject as they appeared on social media. Was Lynne merely expressing support for those who were cheering for her daughter? Or was she, in her own quiet way, expressing a belief that Jamie Spears exercises too much control over his 37-year-old daughter? Publicly, however, Lynne Spears said nothing. Britney herself released a video while still in rehab to assure her fans on social media that all is well, and to not believe rumors. It is unclear if Lynne intends to challenge Jamie’s control of Britney’s conservatorship, or even the conservatorship itself. Lynne may have simply realized that she wants to take a greater interest in her daughter’s well-being. Britney’s 30 days away may have been a factor, but the same could be said of Jamie’s recent health crisis. Real talk: none of us know for sure what’s going on with the Spears family dynamic. Not fully. But we do know that Britney is amazing. She’s a regular super-mom. She goes above and beyond what many stay-at-home moms would do to support and encourage her twos ons. If Britney were ever truly in need of help, we would hope that she would turn to others. Some have suggested that if Britney were locked away against her will, boyfriend Sam Asghari could have spoken up. We’re sure that he loves her enough to do so. View Slideshow: Britney Spears Fans Accuse Her Team of Orchestrating Cover-Up, Faking Pics & Videos

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Amy Duggar Debuts Baby Bump, Claims Her Place as Fan Favorite

With all the current pregnancies in the immediate Duggar family, it’s easy to forget that a beloved member of the extended clan is also expecting. Yes, we learned last month that Amy Duggar is pregnant with her first child. Nowadays, Jinger is commonly regarded as the most rebellious Duggar, but Amy is the OG in that respect. When Amy married Dillon King in 2015 , Jim Bob and Michelle fled the reception in horror upon realizing there would be secular music and dancing. (Yeah, the Duggars have a different standard for rebellion then the rest of the world.) Anyway, that certainly wasn’t Amy’s last act of defiance. Hell, in the Duggar clan, the fact that she’s 32 and just now carrying her first child is considered grounds for public shaming. But Amy has never been one to show any embarrassment with regard to her choice of lifestyle. In fact, it seems she’s enjoying every second of being pregnant: Amy posted the above pic to her Instagram page today, along with a caption reading: “Ummmm go buy a maternity pillow on Amazon right now! This thing is amazing!!!!!!!” Some fans claimed they could see the shadow of a baby bump in Amy’s pic. But that might just be wishful thinking. We don’t know exactly how far along Amy is, but she just announced that she’s expecting in late April. And given how psyched she seems, we doubt she kept the secret for very long. And how does the Jim Bob branch of the family feel about Amy becoming a mom? Well, it’s tough to say, as she seems to have little contact with her more famous relatives. Though to be fair, given the astonishing number of Duggar pregnancies at the moment, we suppose it’s no surprise that Amy is being overlooked. Anna, Jessa, Joy-Anna, and Kendra Duggar are all expecting children at the moment. Obviously, this is a source of great pride and joy to Jim Bob and Michelle, who taught their kids from a young age that procreation is their primary reason for being. So we’re sure they’re not as psyched for Amy as they are for their own kids, but to Jim Bob and Michelle, more fundies are always a good thing — even if they’re the type who dance and listen to secular music. View Slideshow: The Duggars: Who’s Courting? Pregnant? Next In Line? [UPDATED]

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90 Day Fiance The Other Way Trailer: Lies, Kids, and Catfishing

This June, 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way will premiere as Americans consider moving overseas to be with the ones they love. These new, fresh faces are bringing a lot of new drama as catfishing, lies, and culture shock make for some very hard choices. But one couple isn't so new, and will in fact be very familiar to  90 Day Fiance  fans. See the trailer and meet the cast, below: Jenny and Sumit The romance between 60-year-old Jenny and 30-year-old Sumit began like all great love stories. … With catfishing, we mean. Yes, Sumit catfished Jenny from India, but eventually came clean to her. You would think that his big revelation would be the end of things, but she actuall forgave him … and traveled out to India to meet him. The trip was supposed to last for four months, but was cut short. Why? Because Sumit's parents adamantly disapprove. Despite that, Jenny is prepared to leave behind her entire family — including her grandkids — and move to India forever. But as you can see in the trailer, Sumit's friends are uncertain that it's going to work without his parents' acceptance; he's keeping it a secret. And Jenny is going to have to become accustomed to a radically different culture. Tiffany and Ronald Tiffany is a beautiful 27-year-old woman from Maryland. During a trip to South Africa, she met 29-year-old Ronald and fell in love with him. He proposed … and she said yes. That was when the other shoe dropped: Ronald's extensive gambling habit and his criminal background. Now, Ronald fessed up and even entered a rehab program. But Tiffany has to make this choice, not only for herself, but for her 8-year-old son. Is she willing to uproot their entire lives and move to South Africa, all for the sake of love? She's not so sure, and she can't shake the feeling that there is more that Ronald is not telling her. Laura and Aladin 51-year-old Laura is American, and her attraction to 29-year-old physical trainer and all-around hottie Aladin is no mystery. After eight months of chatting on Facebook, she traveled out to Qatar to meet him. It took them all of three days of speaking in person to become engaged. Laura fears that this may be too good to be true, a fear that will surely be shared by many viewers. But it's not all shortless video chat sessions. Laura's making some real sacrifices. She'll need to overcome culture shock as she moves to a deeply conservative and restrictive culture. Laura will also be leaving her two dogs behind in Florida, which most people would find unthinkable. She'll have to plan a wedding and make a good impression upon Aladin's family, all while trying to figure out if there's a catch. Corey and Evelin 31-year-old Corey is from Washington state, and met 26-year-old Evelin while visiting her small fishing village in Ecuador. They have been dating for four years, and Corey wants to take things to the next level. The problem? Evelin does not want to move to the United States. Corey has already spent tens of thousands of dollars on Evelin and her family, which is … a lot. (We get that Evelin is extremely beautiful, but … dude) But moving to live with Evelin will mean leaving behind a lot of standard comforts. This isn't just putting up with crappy wifi — this is a village with poor electricity. And there is no running hot water. (There are so many red flags and dealbreakers … and it's unclear if Evelin is really interested in him) Deavan and Jihoon 22-year-old Deavan was already a single mom when 29-year-old Jihoon flew out to Utah from South Korea to meet her. The meeting went well — very well. So well, in fact, that Deavan got pregnant from their first night together. Deavan would love to marry Jihoon, even if it means moving to South Korea and grappling with a language barrier. But there's been no proposal. She'll want one before she moves with her (soon-to-be) two young children. Also … there's concern that Jihoon's parents won't endorse their relationship, because Deavan got pregnant before there was even an engagement. Paul and Karine Remember when we mentioned familiar faces? 35-year-old Paul and 22-year-old Karine are very, very familiar to fans. Paul and Karine had their baby earlier this year. Paul had initially come to Brazil just to get to know Karine in person before bringing her back to the US. But it turns out that he cannot afford a K-1 visa, so instead, he's taking the extra step of preparing to move to Brazil. This show is going to be a weird experience for Americans to watch. We can't wait.

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Khloe Kardashian: Snubbed By Met Gala Hosts AGAIN!

The 2019 Met Gala was held in New York City last night, and once again, Hollywood’s best and brightest turned out to remind us all that they have a truly obscene amount of time on their hands, yet still struggle with understanding a simple theme. As usual, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were in attendance. No surprise there, as Kim is one of the most famous women on the planet, and Kanye’s love of fashion well-known. (No word on why an avowed fashion lover would show up looking like he stole a set of coveralls from his mechanic in hope of trying out for the next Halloween movie, but that’s a conversation for another time.) Anyway, Kylie and Kendall Jenner were also at the event, as was the momager who made it all happen, Kris Jenner. But interestingly, both Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian were nowhere to be found. We’d say they were conspicuously absent, but it turns out they’ve never attended the Met Gala! Even more shocking is Radar Online’s claim that Kourtney was invited this year, but she stayed home out of sympathy for her uninvited younger sis. Yes — believe it or not, Khloe is the only Kardashian sister who has never received an invitation to the Met Gala! “Kim lives for the event and she would never want her Kardashian sisters there because that would take the attention away from her,” an insider tells Radar. “Everyone in the family knows that it is Kim’s night. She literally talks about it all year long.” Despite the fact that Kim has apparently protected her turf with the ruthlessness of an Old West outlaw, Kourtney managed to land an invite — but she stayed home out of sisterly solidarity. “Khloe and Kourtney have never been invited to the Met Gala, but Kourtney was invited to this one and chose to stay home with Khloe because she didn’t want to leave her alone,” says the insider. Of course, that may have been a savvy move on Kourt’s part. Radar also reports that Beyonce sat this one out after deciding the event is effectively “over.” “Beyonce feels like she is so much above everyone there,” one source claimed. Sounds like the cool kids’ table has officially dubbed the Met Gala hella lame! View Slideshow: 2019 MET Gala: All the Wild and Crazy Fashion!

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Game of Thrones: All the Reasons That Episode Sucked

Like Rhaegal after an intense battle with White Walkers, Game of Thrones is sort of limping to the finish line. Opinion was mixed on Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 3 , as fans seemed split on how the series brought the story of the Night King to a conclusion. But the takes are far less divided when it comes to  Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 4 … for a whole host of reasons, starting with how the show has apparently devolved in a romantic comedy minus the comedy. And ending with what many believe to be straight-up racism. We've documented many of these complaints below, while also filing some of our very own. Scroll down and see if you agree. 1. Let’s Start with Brienne Get a few drinks (and something else) inside of Brienne and she apparently crumbles from a mighty knight to a scorned high school girlfriend. 2. Did They Have to Screw? The Jaime and Brienne dynamic had been one of our favorites on the show. Just a showing of mutual respect between unlikely allies and top-notch swordsmen. Why did the writers feel a need to throw them into bed? And to then have Jaime suddenly decide to go save Cersei? And then to reduce Brienne of Tarth into a blubbering mess after she got her heart broken? All in the course of like 10 minutes of screen time. Just… WHY??? 3. Can Jon Go Back to Knowing Nothing? Remember how Ned Stark held the secret of Jon’s lineage for like 20 years and then took it to his grave? And then Jon felt a need to spill it immediately to his siblings out of some weird sense of obligation? Yes, this happened. 4. And Then Sansa Kept the Secret for Approximately 27 Seconds We don’t blame her, really. We blame Jon for not listening to Dany. It would be one thing if Jon felt a moral need to tell the world and, essentially, let the voters decide. But he was totally fine lying about his heritage to everyone and taking part in a massive cover-up… as long as he could tell two people. 5. Now We Need to Talk About Missandei RIP and everything. But we have a few questions… 6. How Would the Golden Army Even Know Who She Is? That’s it. That’s the first question. How would they even know Dany had some right-hand woman? View Slideshow

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Kim Kardashian: I’m Gonna Be a Super Important Lawyer!

Kim Kardashian issued a warning to fans on Keeping Up with the Kardashians last night: Enjoy my naked photos while you can , she basically said, because you’ll only have them to ogle for about another decade or so! About one month after news broke that Kardashian was studying to become a lawyer , the reality star expounded on her plans in far more detail on the latest installment of this E! hit. In a revealing few minutes of the show, Kim opened up about her decision to start a four-year apprenticeship with a law firm in San Francisco last summer, with the goal of taking the bar exam in 2022. She is NOT messing around, people. Unbeknownst to many, the 38-year old has been working with author and CNN commentator Van Jones and attorney Jessica Jackson, cofounders of #cut50, a national bipartisan advocacy group on criminal-justice reform, for months, visiting prisons, petitioning governors. As you likely do know well by now, she successfully petitioned President Donald Trump last year to commute the life sentence of Alice Marie Johnson , a nonviolent drug offender. And she said last night that prison reform is atop her list of priorities going forward. “It’s kind of crazy because I’m learning it all as I go,” she said on camera. “I spend more time on this than I do anything else. It’s insane but it’s so fun to be around people that are super smart and get it and want the same thing.” Kim’s father was an attorney. He famously helped defend O.J. Simpson in his 1994 murder trial. Kardashian said on air that her dad discouraged her way back in the day from joining this family business, but that working on behalf of Johnson has “motivated” her to try again. “I remember in the OJ case, I would go be going through it and Kourtney would yell at me: ‘Stop going through all of dad’s stuff!’ ” she said of how she’s always had an interest in the law. Added Kim along these lines: “My dad always taught me that hard work is really important and to really commit to things, so my goal would be in like, 10 years, to give up being Kim K and just focus on this and be an attorney and fight for so many deserving people.” It would seemingly be very easy to make fun of Kim Kardashian here. It seems insane of her to think she’s gonna suddenly become a successful and important lawyer, right? This is the same woman who is only famous because she had sex with Ray J on camera. But she actually does seem to acknowledge that it will take time — and let’s imagine for a moment that she can pull it off. We’ve mocked Kim on so many occasions in the past for NOT using her global influence on anything more useful that offering terrible diet tips and/or promoting ridiculous weight loss supplements . We’re not about to hurl any shade now when Kardashian talks about using it for the actual greater good. “I’m dealing with my three kids, I’m dealing with my career, the fourth baby coming and the stress of law school,” Kim said of the challenges ahead. “Just because you do an apprenticeship does not mean that it’s anything less – I mean, you have to put in 18 hours a week. It is a full commitment. I won’t have time for events, for favors, for friends, for literally anything, for four years.” Kanye West is fully on board, however, and Kim has always said she works hard. Here is her chance to prove it. “I’m not afraid to work hard,” she concluded. “It’s going to be really hard but it’s also really important to me to keep this quiet for a while so I can stay committed and focused.” View Slideshow: Kim Kardashian Basically Got Naked on This Red Carpet and Twitter Came at Her So Hard

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Mackenzie McKee: My Mom’s Cancer is Back and Has "Gone Wild"

Last fall, Teen Mom 3 alum Mackenzie McKee announced that her mother was done with chemo . Fans had followed Angie Douthit’s cancer battle, and celebrated the joyous news. Unfortunately, Angie’s story has taken a dark turn. She and Mackenzie have now revealed that her cancer has returned with a vengeance, saying that it has “gone wild.” Angie Douthit took to Instagram to break the heartbreaking news to her fans and followers. “Brad and I received the results from my scans,” Angie writes. “It’s not what we had hoped for.” That is, unfortunately, an understatement. “I wish I could say that I’m in remission,” she expresses. “Or that the cancer has vanished.” “But instead this is what we were told,” Angie reveals. “Basically the cancer has gone wild.” “I have new tumors in my brain,” Angie announces. “And the old ones are growing.” This devastating news keeps getting worse. “The tumors in both my lungs are progressing and growing again,” she shares. “I have three tumors in my liver,” Angie adds. “It’s in my lymph nodes.” “And low and behold, it’s in my bones,” she solemnly divulges, specifying: “My breast bone and both of my femurs.” “Yes, we were shocked too,” Angie admits. “I knew things were strange,” she writes. “Because I have to take headache medicine,” “Excedrin and Aleve, twice a day to stop the headaches and body pain I’ve been having,” she says. She knew that something was wrong, “But I wouldn’t have ever guessed this.” “Apparently,” Angie remarks. “Immunotherapy was not for me.” “However,” Angie continues. “The first thing I did after we were told the news was I remembered my post from yesterday.” “I said aloud to the dr, ‘We promised to praise the Lord no matter what,'” Angie writes. “And that’s what we did.” “We drove home almost in silence,” she says. “Thanking God that I was still alive.” “We met with our kids and parents to tell them,” Angie explains. She adds: “We prayed diligently together.” “I pray that I can always have a sound mind,” Angie reveals. “And,” she says, she prays “that I can continue speaking until God is finished with me.” “Someone asked on Instagram if I praised my drs and the scientists,” Angie writes. “I laughed aloud,” she reveals. “Because, as nice as they are to me, they can’t fix me,” “Obviously.” Angie affirms. “I praise God alone.” “He is still in complete control,” Angie explains. “And he greatly loves me.” Some followers have taken issue with her religious affirmations, but folks, this is not the time and Instagram is not the place for theological debate. “We aren’t sure what my next medical step will be,” Angie admits. “I think a biopsy of my liver,” she guesses. “Then possibly more radiation, and more chemo.” That will be grueling, but she knows that. “I’ll do whatever God leads me to do,” Angie vows. “I appreciate all of your incredible prayers,” she writes. “Please continue to be kind and forgiving.” “Please do not get mad at God,” Angie asks her followers. “This is all part of his plan. He can heal if he wants to.” “But,” she concludes. “We must praise him no matter what. God is not through with me yet!” View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Beat Cancer

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Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 Preview: War Comes to King’s Landing

If you’re anything like us, you’re deeply traumatized by the events of Sunday night’s Game of Thrones. Missandei. Rhaegal. Ghost being dismissed by Jon Snow without so much as a pat on the head … it was all too much to take. There was a lot of fun to be had — a boozy rager at Winterfell and Brienne losing her V-card to Jaime, for example — but you can bet such moments of levity will be in short supply as the show enters its final two episodes. Yes, believe it or not, in just two weeks’ time, there will never again be another new episode of Game of Thrones for the internet to lose its mind over. It’s a sad thought to contemplate — but don’t worry, the show is sure to give you a whole lot more to be sad about before it takes its final bow on May 19. It’s in that spirit that we bring you the trailer for the penultimate installment of the one show on television that truly lives up to the word “epic.” Emilia Clarke says GoT Season 8 Episode 5 is her favorite of the entire series. We’ll have to withhold judgment on that score, as the trailer — really doesn’t give us much in the way of information. In fact, there’s not a single line of dialogue in the entire clip: Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 Preview: It Is ON! So what information can we glean from the preview, which clocks in at a scant 30 seconds? Well, it looks as though the main action of the story will (finally) shift to King’s Landing, where Cersei Lannister is still looking mighty smug with the monster known as the Mountain standing behind her. We’re looking forward to someone wiping that smug smirk off her face, but after watching Dany slowly lose her mind last week, we’re not sure she’d be a much better ruler. Other than that, the trailer doesn’t tell us much — other than the fact that it looks like we’re in for more sword-slinging and dragon fire. In past seasons, GoT’s second-to-last episode has been its most action-packed. Will the show follow that pattern on Sunday? Will this be the week that Stark-Targaryen alliance wipes out the Lannisters, leaving the finale to focus on the political intrigue concerning the rightful heir to the Iron Throne? That remains to be seen — but at least we can bet on this clash of queens being much better-lit than the Battle of Winterfell .

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Jenelle Evans: Officially Fired from Teen Mom 2 After Husband Murders Dog?!

It's been a bad week for Jenelle Evans. Well, a bad week, a bad year, a bad lifetime …  But you know what we're getting at here. On April 29th, David Eason killed her dog, Nugget, by beating it then shooting it with a shotgun. And after that, everything pretty much fell apart. It's probably safe to say that if Jenelle lost her job on Teen Mom 2, things would somehow get even worse for her. But, well, here we are. 1. What a Week It’s been almost a week now since David killed Jenelle’s dog, so let’s go ahead and do a quick little timeline, OK? 2. So Wrong On Monday, we know that David shot Jenelle’s French bulldog puppy, Nugget, and he claimed he did it because it bit Ensley. 3. Oh No Jenelle herself admitted that “hit” the dog before chasing it into the woods and shooting it with a shotgun, but reliable sources have alleged that he beat the dog so badly that when he came back in the house, he was “covered in blood.” 4. Understandable Jenelle has been devastated about losing her dog, and she left home to go stay with her longtime friend Jamie Wilshire in Kentucky. 5. Yes Please She’s been so upset that she’s made several statements about how divorce is a possibility. 6. Sick Unfortunately, it seems like she’s already back home with David, just like nothing ever happened. View Slideshow

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Peter Mayhew Dies; Actor Behind Chewbacca Was 74

Sad news today out of the entertainment industry: Peter Mayhew, the actor behind the legendary Chewbacca suit/character in the Star Wars trilogy, passed away on Tuesday, April 30. He was 74 years old. The London native, who also played a key role in the television series Dark Towers back in 1981, passed away in his North Texas home. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time, as confirmed via the following Twitter announcement. The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away, He left us the evening of April 30, 2019 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. According to Variety, Mayhew was discovered by producer Charles H. Schneer while working as a hospital attendant in Englad; he was then cast in Ray Harryhausen’s Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger.” The following year, he was cast as Chewbacca, the 200-year-old Wookiee who was a key and beloved part of the Star Wars franchise from the very first movie. Mayhew went on to appear in The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Revenge of the Sith, The Force Awakens and The Star Wars Holiday Special. (“He fought his way back from being wheelchair-bound to stand tall and portray Chewbacca once more,” his family said after Mayhew returned in 2015 for The Force Awakens.) He was active on the “Star Wars” convention circuit and wrote two books about his experience overall in the franchise, Growing Up Giant and My Favorite Giant. Awhile back, Mayhew was asked by Australia’s BMag why Chewbacca didn’t receive a medal at the end of the first Star Wars along with Solo and Skywalker. “I think it was one of two reasons,” he said in response, adding in this interview: “One, they didn’t have enough money to buy me a medal. “Or two, [Carrie Fisher] couldn’t reach my neck, and it was probably too expensive to build a little step so that I could step down or she could step up and give me the medal.” On the small screen, Mayhew made guest appearances on Donny & Marie, The Muppet Show and Glee. Mayhew also “consulted” on The Last Jedi, according to his relatives when that film came out, putting “his heart and soul into the role of Chewbacca and it showed in every frame of the films from his knock-kneed running, firing his bowcaster from the hip, his bright blue eyes, down to each subtle movement of his head and mouth… “But to him, the Star Wars family meant so much more to him than a role in a film.” Shortly after news of Mayhew’s death went viral, costar Mark Hamill paid tribute to Mayhew online, Tweeting: “A big man with an even bigger heart who never failed to make me smile & a loyal friend who I loved dearly-I’m grateful for the memories we shared & I’m a better man for just having known him. Thanks Pete.” Actor Joonas Suotamo served as Mayhew’s Chewbacca double for The Force Awakens and portrayed the character fully in The Last Jedi in 2017. In 2018, Suotamo told People Magazine Mayhew was a “great guy” adding at that time of the 7’3″ star: “He gave me a week-long Wookie boot camp where he taught me all the nuances of the character.” There will be a memorial service for friends and family on June 29, with a memorial for fans in Los Angeles in early December at EmpireCon. He is survived by his wife, Angie, and three children. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam

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