Following the news that terminally ill Star Wars super fan, Daniel Fleetwood, has passed away, the star of the upcoming Episode VII, John Boyega, has paid tribute on Twitter.
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Fleetwood suffered from spindle cell sarcoma, a rare connective tissue cancer, and said he was fighting as best he could to live long enough to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Following the massive social media campaign surrounding “#ForceForDaniel,” J.J. Abrams and Walt Disney Studios provided Fleetwood with an advanced copy of the film to watch in his home.
Two days later, he passed away.
#ForceForDaniel glad you got to see the movie more importantly that you slept in peace. God bless you man x x you inspire me xx
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) November 10, 2015Boyega was one of several cast members advocating Fleetwood’s #ForceForDaniel campaign prior to him receiving the advanced copy of the film.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters December 18, 2015.
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