The Force will be with Daniel Fleetwood, always.
Just days after seeing an early cut of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” the terminally-ill Texas man passed away in his sleep, his wife confirmed on Facebook on Tuesday morning.
Fans of the franchise who supported Fleetwood’s campaign to see the film before he died immediately began sending their condolences online, using the hashtag #ForceforDaniel, which was the same hashtag used to urge Disney to let him see the film.
John Boyega, who will star as Finn in “The Force Awakens,” also sent his condolences. Boyega and Mark Hammill were among the members of the cast who pushed for Fleetwood to be allowed to see the movie.
Read some the most touching tributes to Fleetwood below.
#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, 2015
Ok this is cool 😀 #ForceForDaniel pic.twitter.com/Mfl3oFGua1 – David Desjardins (@DAVE_ID) November 10, 2015
#ForceForDaniel. such a heartwarming story, RIP.
– Alex Storti (@alex_storti) November 10, 2015
Daniel you’re one with the force now. Rest peacefully. I’m so happy your last wish was fulfilled. #ForceForDaniel – Melissa (@MelissaBothman) November 10, 2015
Sending all our love to Daniel Fleetwood and his family. The force will be with him, his family and friends, always #ForceForDaniel
– The Syko (@CraigLaubsch) November 10, 2015
Rest in peace Daniel! Thank you for watching over all of us and keeping us on the path of light, Master Jedi #ForceForDaniel – Evan Duso (@e_duso) November 10, 2015
i’m so glad daniel got to see the star wars movie. may his soul rest peacefully. #forcefordaniel
– Emily (@emily_glynn) November 10, 2015
Daniel is one with the Force now. May the Force be with you, Always. #ForceForDaniel – Spoiledbluemillk (@spoiledbluemilk) November 10, 2015
So much love for the #TheDarkSide right now. @501stLegion made Daniel Fleetwood an honorary member. RIP Daniel #ForceForDaniel #StarWars
— Christine (@christine426) November 10, 2015
Rest in peace Daniel! Thoughts are with you Ashley.. #ForceForDaniel #ForceAwakens #indiedev — Gag A Maggot Ent. (@GAM_Ent) November 10, 2015
Rest in Peace Daniel Fleetwood. Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. #ForceForDaniel
– Dom Tartaglia (@heydomtartaglia) November 10, 2015