Marvel grants the dying wish of a man who wants to watch "Avengers: Endgame" before its release this coming April. A lot of Avengers fans helped the man through social media, as well as the help of Avengers star Chris Hemsworth.
The 33-year-old Australian man has a terminal illness, and his dying wish is to watch the movie before its release date. The man, whose name is Alexander, reportedly has mouth cancer, liver cancer, and a rare genetic disease Fanconi anemia that affects the bone marrow. He could die before the Avengers: Endgame's release on the cinema, CNET reported.
On January 5, the man wrote about his condition on Marvel's subreddit, and he called his post: "Dying Before April: My Endgame." He wrote that he's suffering from liver cancer, mouth cancer, and bone marrow failure, and added he would probably be dead by April.
"I've heard of people getting early screenings before. How do I get in on this action?" He asked.
Alexander also shared he's not a child or anyone with a tragic story, he's just a normal 33-year-old guy. He shared that he lost his sister three years ago, who also has the same rare genetic disease. If ever he'll die, he said he would leave his devoted girlfriend and adopted a greyhound.
He hopes that he could make it until April, but his bone marrow is a "toast." Then, he asked everyone for any suggestions.
Alexander's post received a massive response, wherein a hashtag #Avengers4Alexander spread on Twitter. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo were also contacted via their Reddit accounts, while Chris Hemsworth, the star of Thor films and Avengers films, seemed to help the man to make his wish come true.
Alexander said that since Australia is a small place, a guy he knows happens to know a guy who's close with Hemsworth, so they called him on his behalf. He then shared he's been receiving a few messages from people assuring him that Disney/Marvel will be going to reach him out.
He also said some commenters are offering him financial support, but he said money isn't a problem. Instead, he asked people to donate the money for research about his rare genetic disease, Fanconi Anemia.
Alexander updated his post sharing the news that Disney, which owns Marvel, reached him out and they are now discussing options. He said he cried when he read the email from them. Alexander thanked everyone who helped him saying, "I owe it to all of you."
