For most of the Star Wars fans and for those who grew up watching and loving everything about the franchise, to be able to witness how the Skywalker Saga wraps up and how The Rise of Skywalker will turn out is one of the highly-anticipated moments of their lives. Unfortunately, not all of us don't have time on our side, especially for a terminally ill fan whose dying wish is to watch Episode IX.
Rowans Hospice made a plea on Twitter earlier this week, where he asked anyone who "might be able to make it happen" for the dying fan to watch the film with his young son. Tagging notable names from the franchise, Mark Hamill responded to the fan. The actor said Hospice should contact Disney, because "they are the only ones who can make this happen," and wished him good luck.
And after just around three days, Disney CEO Bob Iger made a tweet regarding the matter. He revealed that Disney would be "grateful" to share the movie with the patient and his family. "May the force be with you and with us all!" Iger wrote.
It's certainly heartwarming to see Disney granting the fan's wish so that the patient could still be able to make memories and share this moment with his young son and the rest of his family. This gesture really is life-changing and I'm sure it meant the world for the Star Wars fan.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker premiers December 20.
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