'Star Wars' fan with terminal cancer passes away

Daniel Fleetwood was able to watch 'The Force Awakens' last week

SPRING, Texas  A long-time "Star Wars" fan, diagnosed with terminal cancer, died shortly after getting the his wish to see an unedited version of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."

Daniel Fleetwood died in his sleep Tuesday, according to his wife's Facebook post.  The post read:

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"Daniel put up an amazing fight to the very end. He is now one with God and with the force. He passed in his sleep and in peace. He will always be my idol and my hero. Please hug uncle Marc for me and give Lucy lots of kisses. Rest in peace my love. This was the last selfie we ever took together. #forcefordaniel"

Disney, Lucasfilm, and director JJ Abrams brought the movie, "The Force Awakens," to Daniel, where he watched it on his living room television last week.

Doctors had given Daniel two months to live. His family is thankful his dying wish was granted.

A GoFundMe page has been set up for Daniel Fleetwood to collect money for his medical expenses. If you'd like to donate, visit their GoFundMe page.

"The Force Awakens" is scheduled for nationwide release on Dec. 18.