Luke Skywalker’s death in Star Wars: The Last Jedi sparked a lot of debate among fans. Many were disappointed with how Luke was shown in the film, hoping to see a powerful Jedi Master. However, the movie presented a Luke who was broken and disillusioned after his nephew, Ben Solo, turned to the dark side. He had given up on the Jedi path and the Force, and even scoffed at the idea of one person being able to defeat the entire First Order with just a lightsaber.
The conclusion of The Last Jedi cleverly mirrored this idea. Luke seemingly fulfilled the galaxy’s hope by appearing to confront Kylo Ren and the First Order on Crait. However, he was actually meditating on Ahch-To, using the Force to project his image. While an amazing accomplishment, the strain proved fatal, and Luke’s physical body faded away as he became a Force Ghost, joining other Jedi masters in the spiritual realm.
Luke Skywalker Himself Just Explained Why His Death Was The Right One
The tenth issue of Charles Soule and Luke Ross’ Star Wars: Legacy of Vader features a surprising encounter between Luke Skywalker and Kylo Ren. Taking place between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, the story revisits Luke’s final promise to Kylo – that they would meet again. However, Soule cleverly flips this expectation: it’s actually Kylo Ren who actively seeks out Luke’s Force Ghost, angered by sensing Luke’s watchful presence.
Kylo Ren starts by demanding to know who killed Luke, because he finds it hard to believe Luke would have died peacefully. However, Luke insists on telling him the real story.
I wasn’t killed; I gave my life willingly to help others and work towards a better future. I died protecting my loved ones, and even strangers throughout the galaxy, so they could experience peace and happiness. That was the purpose of my life.
Everyone expected Luke Skywalker to die a heroic, spectacular death, but he envisioned something quieter. Throughout his life, Luke was known for his kindness and love, not his power. He initially wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a Jedi, and it was his love for his father that ultimately allowed him to overcome evil. In the end, Luke saw his own death not as a grand act of heroism, but as a final expression of love for those he cared about and for the galaxy’s future.
Luke Skywalker Chose His Death, And That’s What Made It Great
In The Empire Strikes Back, Yoda famously told Luke that Jedi don’t seek adventure or excitement. Being a Jedi isn’t about being a thrill-seeking hero, but about finding truth and fighting for what’s right. Luke eventually understood this, though it took time—his initial desire for adventure was why he left Tatooine. By the time of The Last Jedi, he realized he didn’t need to go searching for action; he could impact the galaxy even while staying at the Jedi Temple on Ahch-To.
Luke’s death was, in a way, the perfect end for a Jedi. He died peacefully, deeply connected to the Force and fully embracing its light side. This meditative state allowed him to protect those he cared about, save the galaxy, and bring balance back to the Force. It’s hard to imagine a more fulfilling end for the son of the Chosen One.
Most Jedi don’t get to choose how they die, often falling victim to the Sith – either directly, like in the case of Darth Maul, or through events like Order 66. Luke Skywalker was different; he was able to decide his own fate. As highlighted in Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #10, this self-determined death is exactly what you’d expect from a Jedi Grand Master – a truly fitting end. Therefore, Luke’s death in The Last Jedi isn’t something to be regretted; it’s a perfect conclusion to his story.
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