Avengers: Endgame: Terminally-Ill Marvel Fans Express Their Dying Wish to Watch the Film Ahead of Release

Avengers: Endgame is probably one of the most-anticipated films this year. Slated to release on April 26, the film has got all Marvel fans emotional since it is the last instalment in the Avengers franchise. In the midst of all spoilers getting leaked and fan theories spreading on social media, the film has been an emotional moment for fans who are suffering from terminal illnesses and wish to catch the film as their dying wish.

Yesterday, another fan whose father is suffering from a terminally ill disease is appealing Marvel to let him watch the final Avengers film before its release. Paul took to Twitter sharing his father's story and tagged the cast of the film.

Paul asks Twitter users to share his Dad's plea:

In January 2019, a 33-year-old fan from Australia who is suffering from a rare genetic disorder and may breathe his last anytime expressed his wish to watch Avengers: Endgame ahead of its official release. Alexander put up a post on Reddit which soon started to earn a lot of traction. Fans moved by his story took onto get his story trending so as to make Marvel studios take notice. The hashtag, #Avengers4Alexander started tending in no time. Thanks to the fan support, Alexander's plea was replied to by the studios and he further said, "I cried when I read their email. It's everything I hoped for and I owe it to all of you."Avengers: Endgame Major Spoilers Leaked At a Disney Meeting Reveal Important Details About Thanos' Location.

Watch the trailer of Avengers: Endgame here:

Previously, in 2016 an Avengers fan, who was suffering from Leukemia, Ryan Wilcox was visited by Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr at the hospital. Tweeting about their meeting, Chris Evans had written, "Today I got to shake the hand of a true warrior named Ryan Wilcox. He's cooler than I could ever hope to be. Thanks for the hospitality Wilc"

Directed by Russo brothers, Avengers: Endgame is expected to be a biggie and hits the screens next month. The film will be releasing in Tamil and Telugu as well. The film's co-director Joe Russo is all set to visit India prior to the film's release and it will be a big opportunity for Indian fans to interact with him. The film releases on April 26 in theatres.

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