Terminally ill Star Wars fan, Daniel Fleetwood, dies

His wife says he 'put up an amazing fight'

Published 10th Nov 2015

Star Wars superfan Daniel Fleetwood, who was given the chance to watch The Force Awakens before its release, has died.

His wife Ashley Fleetwood wrote on Facebook:

“Daniel put up an amazing fight to the very end. He is now one with God and with the force. He passed in his sleep and in peace. He will always be my idol and my hero. Please hug uncle Marc for me and give Lucy lots of kisses. Rest in peace my love.”

It was posted with the last selfie they had together.

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Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens is out in December 2015.