A terminally ill 'Star Wars' fan watched 'The Rise of Skywalker' on Friday — nearly three weeks ahead of its scheduled release — from his hospice bed in southern England, the man's caretakers said.
A terminally ill"Star Wars" fan watched"The Rise of Skywalker" on Friday — nearly three weeks ahead of its scheduled release — from his hospice bed in southern England, the man's caretakers said.
The middle-aged man was joined by his wife, two young sons and two brothers in the patient's room to see the latest"Star Wars" movie, according to Rowans Hospice Chief Executive Ruth White. "They were overwhelmed, the amount of joy he said he experienced. He said he was just so very, very happy and couldn't believe it," White told NBC News."It was unbelievable that this has been mobilized so very, very quickly."Sign Up
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dying 'Star Wars' fan to get 'The Rise of Skywalker' previewDisney has granted a dying 'Stars Wars' fan's wish to watch the new movie in the franchise, 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,' with his young son ahead of its release date, after responding to an appeal from the hospice where he is being treated.
Read more »
Dying 'Star Wars' Fan Thanks Disney For Private 'Rise of Skywalker' Screening'During what is just a horrible situation to be in, you have helped to make some wonderful memories and bring some joy to my family,' the patient says.
Read more »
'Star Wars' Clip Celebrates Legacy of Franchise Ahead of 'Rise of Skywalker' Release'Star Wars' fans are in for a Thanksgiving treat. On Thursday evening, a look at the legacy of the franchise and upcoming film 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' was shown on ABC.
Read more »
Instant Pot Just Released A 'Star Wars' Collection!The chef who loves Star Wars will love these!
Read more »
'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' Box Office Tracking for $175M-$200M U.S. BowDirected by J.J. Abrams, TheRiseOfSkywalker is on course to open to at least $175 million to $200 million in its domestic debut over the Dec. 20-22 weekend, on par with early forecasts for TheLastJedi and TheForceAwakens
Read more »
John Boyega Talks Losing 'Star Wars' Script and 'Emotional' Last Day Filming 'Rise of Skywalker'Losing 'the most powerful script in Hollywood' might be the star's most memorable moment from working on the final Skywalker series film.
Read more »