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It was his last dream. A few days after discovering the latest installment in the Star Wars saga premiere, Daniel Fleetwood died from cancer which he suffered for months. He was 32 years old.

See “Star Wars” and die. was the ultimate hope of Daniel Fleetwood, an American of 32 years who had moved fans of the fantasy saga by requesting, via social networks, to discover the long awaited episode 7, The Force of Revival, before its release US December 18, afraid of being carried away by cancer by then.

The hashtag #ForceForDaniel had toured the world and was retweeted by several actors from the film, including Mark Hamill and John Boyega. Late last week, the vow of Daniel was fulfilled by director JJ Abrams, who had called in person to surprise her. A private screening was then held at his home in the greatest secrecy by the Disney teams.

“He is now with God and with the Force”

Tuesday morning, Ashley, the companion of the young man, announced on his Facebook page that he had died in his sleep last night. “Daniel has delivered an amazing battle to the end. It is now with God and with the Force. He went to sleep in peace. He will always be my idol and my hero,” she has written next the ultimate selfie they took home together in Texas.

“Judging by the progression of the disease for two months, I’m not sure to be alive” when the film, explained Daniel Fleetwood on CBC Radio Houston, KPRC-TV. “It is a commitment that pushes him to go further. I think it is a wonderful thing. Even if it’s just a movie. It’s magic for many people”, said Ashley for his part, which launched an online contribution to pay their medical bills.