Two years ago, Daniel Fleetwood, 32, of Spring, Texas, was diagnosed with a rare connective tissue cancer called spindle cell sarcoma. In September, he was informed he only had two months to live. His lungs were covered in tumors.
Fleetwood didn't think he could make it to Dec. 18.
The significance of Dec. 18? That's the U.S. release date for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Fleetwood, who has been a huge Star Wars fan since he was 8 or 9, wanted as his final wish to live to see the newest installment in the series.
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"I just love Star Wars," Fleetwood says. "With everything I got I love Star Wars."
Fleetwood's wish went viral, reaching the ears of Disney and the movie's director, J.J. Abrams. They gave Fleetwood permission to watch an unedited cut.
From wife Ashley Fleetwood's Facebook page:
To all our wonderful supporters, friends, family, and awesome strangers: Daniel's final dream was just granted!!! Today the wonderful Disney, Bad Robot, and Lucasfilm teams made his final dream come true, Daniel just finished watching an unfinished version of Star Wars: The Force Awakens!!! We would like to thank the awesomely talented J.J. Abrams for calling us yesterday to tell us Daniel was getting his wish granted! Lastly I want to thank ALL the amazing people who helped make this happen!!! May the force be with you all #forcefordaniel [Facebook]
Even Luke Skywalker got in on the action. Jeva Lange
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