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Star Wars themed funeral for boy who died after battling brain tumor
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In his short life Jack Robinson's fight against an inoperable brain tumor inspired his heroes Gary Barlow and Matt Smith to help him complete his bucket list, Daily Mail reported.
But the four-year-old's final 'unique' wish could only be fulfilled yesterday, when his family and friends said goodbye to him at his Star Wars themed funeral, according to the report.
His parents Terence and Marie Robinson were determined to celebrate their son's life and passions, having his body carried in a Star Wars coffin on a white horse-drawn carriage surrounded by stormtroopers, the report said.
His carriage was covered floral tributes, including one reading 'Jedi' and wreaths in the shape of a lightsaber, Yoda and R2-D2.
Inside the church a brass band played the film's The Binary Sunset music - known as Luke Skywalker's theme - and the order of service read: 'Master Jack Robinson, joined the force 1st April 2014'.
His father Terence said afterwards: 'Jack was a special boy, he was unique and brought everyone together.
'We needed to give him a unique send off, and the brilliant sunshine that came out for it was Jack looking down on us.
'I will always love you son.'
Before his death last week Jack had several days he would never forget, especially when Take That singer Gary Barlow visited him in hospital.
Star Matt Smith also sent him personal video from the United States, and sang the Doctor Who theme tune for the boy he called the show's 'biggest fan in the world'.
He also got to ride in a fire engine and had an early birthday party.
Yesterday scores of people, including his identical twin brother Liam and three older sisters, walked behind his coffin.
Others lined the streets of Denmead, Hampshire, as he was carried to his funeral at All Saints' church.
Mrs Robinson paid tribute to her son, whose diagnosis in January inspired fundraising across their community and touched the hearts of celebrities.
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