SilverWook said:

I'd be very surprised if they do it this film, as fans are expecting someone to bite it. Luke going the Obi Wan route to spooksville too soon would be a bit obvious, and merely ape the original film.

After the whole Vector Prime backlash, they aren't going kill Chewie, at least not this time out. Somebody has to mourn Han's passing with a mighty howl that will shake the bulkheads loose.

This is the welcome back to the Galaxy Far Far Away movie, things can get darker in Episode 8.

Well, Chewie has the best voice for mourning at least.