Summary
- Tragedy strikes in the Star Wars franchise, with intense and heart-wrenching finales for many well-known characters.
- Characters like Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor in Rogue One face a heartbreaking fate, with the Death Star destroying the entire planet they're on.
- The deaths of beloved characters like Han Solo and Qui-Gon Jinn leave a lasting impact, while the clones are forced to participate in a massacre due to the Sith's manipulations.
Even though Star Wars is known for its uplifting narratives and generally happy endings, the franchise also has its own fair share of tragic stories. Despite having a familiar cast of characters that shows up between movies and television series, there are many heroes who meet a grizzly end. The Star Wars franchise has its ups and downs, but despite the sad nature of these tragedies, some of the most powerful stories are the most well known and best written parts of the entire series.
Tragedy can strike at any moment in the series’ history. After all, the original series began with the destruction of an entire planet when Alderaan was blown to pieces. This sort of tension and high stakes has only continued as the franchise has progressed, leading to some incredibly painful character moments. Below are some of the characters with the most intense and heart-wrenching finales.
