The terminally ill Star Wars fan who was given an early screening of the franchise’s latest installment died this week, his wife confirmed on Facebook.
Daniel Fleetwood, who was given two months to live in July, received a special screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens last Thursday after a months-long campaign on social media to allow him to see the film before its release next month. The campaign attracted attention from around the world, including retweets from Star Wars stars Mark Hamill and John Boyega.
“He is now one with God and with the force,” Ashley Fleetwood wrote on Facebook after her husband’s passing. “He passed in his sleep and in peace. He will always be my idol and my hero.”
More Must-Reads From TIME
- The 100 Most Influential People of 2024
- The Revolution of Yulia Navalnaya
- 6 Compliments That Land Every Time
- What's the Deal With the Bitcoin Halving?
- If You're Dating Right Now , You're Brave: Column
- The AI That Could Heal a Divided Internet
- Fallout Is a Brilliant Model for the Future of Video Game Adaptations
- Want Weekly Recs on What to Watch, Read, and More? Sign Up for Worth Your Time
Write to Justin Worland at justin.worland@time.com