Top 10 Saddest Star Wars Deaths
Darth Vader is a Star Wars character and the main antagonist of the first three original Star Wars films and the main protagonist of the Star Wars prequel trilogy under his original name Anakin Skywalker. He had been trained as a Jedi but defected to the Sith lord and Galactic Chancellor Palpatine... read more Darth Vader had the saddest death of any character in movie history for me. He only turned to save his wife, Padmé Amidala. Just like I said in my Padmé comment, once Padmé died, Vader was truly lonely. Obi-Wan would never forgive him. No Jedi would ever forgive him.
The only reason Vader returned to the Light Side was because of his son, Luke. Once he realized Luke was alive, he wasn't truly lonely in this world.
-IIBlizzxrd
It was a tough pick, but I think that Darth Vader's death is not just one of the saddest scenes in the franchise but also in all of movie history.
Han Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. In the original film trilogy, Han and his co-pilot, Chewbacca, become involved in the Rebel Alliance which opposes the Galactic Empire. He is primarily portrayed by Harrison Ford. Han Solo served as the focus of the 2018 film Solo: A Star... read more I had always known that his death would come. It didn't mean it was any less shocking to see.
My friend, who saw the movie with me, on the other hand, didn't see it coming, and her jaw dropped after watching her favorite character die on screen.
I still yell at The Force Awakens. Though we knew it was coming since Harrison Ford didn't want the part anymore.
This scene was not surprising but hit me hard. I heard people screaming as his body fell into Starkiller Base.
Qui-Gon Jinn is a fictional character in the Star Wars saga, portrayed by Liam Neeson and is one of the main protagonists in the 1999 film Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Dude, two people, him and Darth Maul, were unfortunate to only be featured in The Phantom Menace. Tragic.
Darth Maul is a fictional character in the science fiction franchise Star Wars. Trained as Darth Sidious's first apprentice, he serves as a Sith Lord and a master of wielding a double-bladed lightsaber. Darth Maul debuted in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, and has made subsequent appearances... read more Even though he committed so many atrocities, he wasn't heartless because he still cared about his mother and brother. His whole life was a tragedy. He was kidnapped as a baby by Darth Sidious, he lost his legs, and his mother and brother were killed in front of him. He was trapped on a planet for years and then Obi-Wan killed him. The way it went was sad. So this was a sad death.
Apparently, he didn't die, since he came back in The Clone Wars. But yes, his death was sad since I wanted to see more of him in the movies.
Anakin promised to return to see her, only for her to die in his hands. Her death plunged Anakin into a blind rage of hate and grief. This moment was the point he began his descent to the dark side.
If Anakin had Rey's healing powers (why does she have healing powers? She was way too powerful), Anakin could have saved his mom!
She was a slave her whole life and had a child who was a slave for most of his childhood. He got sent away to become a Jedi. When he came back, she was tortured alive.
Padmé Amidala is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, appearing in the prequel trilogy portrayed by actress Natalie Portman. This is one of the saddest deaths in the franchise, in my opinion. She spends most of the third film worrying and crying in her apartment about Anakin. Her breaking point comes after Anakin, as Vader, Force-chokes her on Mustafar, almost killing her and her babies.
When Obi-Wan and the rest arrive on Polis Massa, her time is up. After she gives birth to Luke and Leia, her last words are, "Obi-Wan... there's good in him... I know... I know there's... I know there's... still..." She genuinely believes there's still good in Anakin. However, it's too late, as Palpatine siphons her life force into Vader, and she dies of a broken heart.
It made me cry when I found out that at her funeral, she is holding the japor snippet that Anakin gave her in the first film.
Savage Oppress is a fictional character who appeared in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Oppress was the secret apprentice and of Count Dooku and brother of Darth Maul. He is voiced by Clancy Brown. Savage was a bad guy. But what made this death sad was that Darth Maul lost his brother.
His death was mainly sad because Maul saw it happen.
Palpatine, why did you have to kill him?
I challenge any of you to watch the entire scene of Fives dying and not tear up. Even better if you watch all of TCW before. It makes his death so emotional and sad.
Fives were killed by his own brother, and he was known as the clone that knew too much.
The nightmares. They're finally over.
Chirrut gets a bag put over his head.
Chirrut: "Are you kidding me? I am blind."
"I am one with the Force, and the Force is with me. I am one with the Force, and the Force is with me."
When Chirrut died, it really got me. The only time I legitimately cried a bit when a character died in any Star Wars movie.
Why! He was probably my favorite character in the movie.
Luke Skywalker is a fictional character appearing as the central protagonist of the original film trilogy, and as a supporting character in the sequel trilogy of the Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. He is portrayed by Mark Hamill. While he may not really be dead, it was sad nonetheless. Luke fading away right in front of the setting sun just jerked me, and I thought, "Man, this is really it for him."
He faded and became one with the Force. If it were up to me, I would have given Luke a chance at a proper comeback and kept him alive with Chewie and the droids. But in reality, at least he's one with the Force now.
Luke should be higher. He is one of the best characters and a great Jedi.
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Kyle Ren, also known as Ben Solo, is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. Kylo Ren commands the First Order with a temper as fiery as his unconventional lightsaber. Ren first appeared in 2015's Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Ben Solo, the son of Han Solo and Princess Leia, was... read more He was the best character in Episodes 7-9. I'm sorry to all you Rey fans (I like Rey, by the way), but Rey is crazy powerful! That part doesn't bother me the most. It's the fact that she, Poe, and Finn all stay the same! There's no character development between those three.
Kylo/Ben is the only one where we see change. His battle between good and bad is evident throughout. At the Be With Me part in The Rise of Skywalker, he rises without the help of other Jedi. They should have had Rey die instead of him (even though I think she's awesome). And why do they have healing powers now?
Echo is one of my favorite clones!
Echo is funny, smart, and a good guy.
Yoda is a fictional character in the Star Wars space opera franchise created by George Lucas, first appearing in the 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back. He is portrayed by Frank Oz. Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. Mourn them do not. Miss them do not. Attachment leads to jealousy. The shadow of that is. You must train yourself to let go. Of everything you fear to lose.
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, played by Sir Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor. HIS DEATH IS THE SADDEST! He is my favorite Jedi. Enjoy the High Ground. You are missed in the galaxy. Rest In Peace. You are a true hero. The perfect Jedi. Kind and selfless. Truly, he is one of the best.
I cry every time. Saddest part in A New Hope. The Force is with you forever. May it be with me forever.
Phoebe, the 16-year-old History Queen, Hamilton lover, and Jedi master whose favorite movie is Star Wars
He was the best Jedi. If they did his fight with Darth Vader in Episode 4 like his fight with Anakin in Episode 3, that would've been really cool.
I have never cried so hard for an animated character in my life. This character is well-written and so pure. It is absolutely heartbreaking to watch her die with the look of horror on her face. And Obi-Wan... you just want to cry for him.
This should be way up higher. Obi-Wan was forced to watch the woman he loved be stabbed, and he couldn't do anything about it.
I mean, seriously. I cried, and I very rarely cry.
Visually breathtaking and heartbreaking end to a character in a very Jedi-like manner. Selfless and dutiful.
His sacrifice wasn't in vain. The score really brought a few tears from me.
He died seeing his friends for the last time. As he died, his eyes turned aqua again.
Mace Windu is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, portrayed by actor Samuel L. Jackson in the prequel films.
Nute Gunray is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, appearing in the prequel trilogy and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Gunray served as the Viceroy of the Trade Federation and was a member of the Separatist Council.
Jango Fett is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, created by George Lucas. He made his debut in the 2002 film Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, where he was portrayed by actor Temuera Morrison. I swear Star Wars, Transformers, Marvel, DC, and Harry Potter kill off too many characters.
Jango Fett was an awesome bounty hunter, and he is cool with the best ship.
Jango Fett was the best character in Attack of the Clones and the coolest one too.
Princess Leia Organa, later known as General Leia Organa, is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed in films by Carrie Fisher.
Waxer's death was way worse than Gunray's. Nobody cared much when he died.
Funny, sarcastic, and particularly sadistic. He didn't go down without a fight.
Jyn Erso is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed by English actress Felicity Jones in the 2016 film Rogue One. She was happy that she and Cassian were able to transfer the Death Star plans to the Rebels.
He was happy that he and Jyn were able to transfer the Death Star plans to the Rebels.
Count Dooku of Serenno, from the House of Dooku is a fictional character from the Star Wars franchise, appearing in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith as a primary and minor antagonist respectively. He was portrayed by Christopher Lee and... read more My favorite character. I cannot bear to watch that scene anymore. I even made a story where he has a daughter named Jocelynne and he didn't die.
Anakin Skywalker is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas. He appears in the original trilogy as a main and pivotal antagonist serving the Galactic Empire, while his past as Anakin Skywalker and the story of his corruption are the focus of the prequel trilogy. Skywalker... read more The boy you trained, gone he is. Consumed by Darth Vader.
-Yoda
Anakin died because Vader consumed (or ate) him.