Robert Iger, the CEO of Disney, has said they will try to help a dying fan see the new Star Wars film, The Rise of Skywalker, before it is released in cinemas.
The final instalment of the nine-part saga is due to be released on December 19, but for one fan, time is of the essence.
On Tuesday, the Rowans Hospice in the United Kingdom tweeted: "Can you help? We have a patient who's a HUGE #StarWars fan. Sadly, time is not on his side for the 20th Dec.
"His wish is to see the final Star Wars film #RiseOfSkywalker with his young son. If you know ANYBODY who might be able to make it happen, please share with them. Thank you."
Can you help? We have a patient who's a HUGE #StarWars fan. Sadly, time is not on his side for the 20th Dec. His wish is to see the final Star Wars film #RiseOfSkywalker with his young son. If you know ANYBODY who might be able to make it happen, please share with them. Thank you
— Rowans Hospice (@RowansHospice) November 26, 2019
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, responded by saying: "Contact @Disney. They are the only ones who can make this happen. Good luck!"
The next day, chief executive of the Walt Disney Company Robert Iger got in touch, replying: "Please provide me with the necessary details and we will certainly try."
Please provide me with the necessary details and we will certainly try.
— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) November 27, 2019
The hospice thanked Iger, writing back: "Thank you so much for trying to help with this when time is absolutely of the essence. Please could you send us a direct message with how to contact you or you can email me directly."
Good morning, Mr Iger. Thank you so much for trying to help with this when time is absolutely of the essence. Please could you send us a direct message with how to contact you or you can email me directly on info@rowanshospice.co.uk
— Rowans Hospice (@RowansHospice) November 27, 2019
Rowans Hospice has yet to confirm if they have had further contact with Iger.
