Daniel Fleetwood, born in 1983 and passing away on November 10, 2015, was a dedicated Star Wars enthusiast. He gained prominence as the initial individual to view Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens prior to its official debut on December 18, 2015. Diagnosed with a severe cancer some time before the movie's 2015 premiere, Fleetwood, anticipating his likely death before Episode VII's theatrical release a month later, expressed his final wish to see the film through his local television station in early November.
Daniel's plea for his ultimate desire ignited a widespread movement on social media, marked by the hashtag #ForceForDaniel. This movement garnered backing from The Force Awakens actors including John Boyega, Mark Hamill, and Gwendoline Christie. Ultimately, J.J. Abrams, the director of Episode VII, personally contacted Daniel and his spouse, Ashley. On November 5, an incomplete edition of The Force Awakens was shown to Daniel, making him the world's first viewer. Ashley announced on her Facebook account that Daniel died four to five days later at the age of 32.