A terminally ill Star Wars fan who requested an advance screening of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has died less than a week after watching the movie.
Daniel Fleetwood, who had cancer, had a private screening at his home in Spring, Texas, Nov. 5.
His wife, Ashley, posted on Facebook that he died in his sleep early Tuesday and "is now one with God and with the force."
Diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma and told he had just months to live, the 31-year-old Fleetwood lobbied online to be allowed to see an early version of the movie, due out Dec. 18.
Fans of the series reached out through social media with a campaign called #ForceForDaniel. Supporters included Star Wars actors Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Warwick Davis (Wicket) and John Boyega (Finn).
Fleetwood saw an unedited version last week.
After news of Fleetwood's death hit the Internet, many of those supporters shared their condolences.
#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, 2015Sadly, Daniel #ForceForDaniel Fleetwood has passed away. May he rest in peace & be one with The Force. @starwars pic.twitter.com/RNIyuJjZYt
— 501st Legion (@501stLegion) November 10, 2015Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors say a celebration of Fleetwood's life is scheduled Nov. 21 in Nacogdoches.