Cast member Harrison Ford attends the premiere of the film "The Expendables 3" in Los Angeles August 11, 2014.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is one of the most anticipated films of 2015. The storyline of the film will be reportedly set 20 years after the events of “Return of Jedi.” IN PHOTO: Cast member Harrison Ford attends the premiere of the film "The Expendables 3" in Los Angeles August 11, 2014. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

A bomb of a spoiler for J.J. Abrams’ “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has surfaced. If true, it teases shocking plot point revealing the death of a major character from original series. Read on to find out which popular character will bite the dust in “Episode VII.” [Warning: Major Potential Spoilers.] This article contains potential spoilers for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Read only if you want to know more about it.

On Feb. 17, 2015, Making Star Wars posted the biggest “Star Wars” rumour yet. According to Jason Ward, the editor-in-chief of the website, the information was leaked by the “most trusted source and friend.” The publication states: “This information is very accurate and very broad. It isn’t from the script.” The source claims that “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will see the death of the legendary character Han Solo, who is portrayed by the actor Harrison Ford.

The report claims that Han Solo will be murdered by the film’s villain Sith Lord Kylo Ren. The source has provided additional details describing the scene that will result in the death of Harrison Ford’s iconic character.

According to the report, Han Solo will be killed off during his battle with Kylo Ren at a location called The Evil Castle. The scene reportedly has been filmed at Pinewood Studios, Berkshire. The website describes the fight sequence which is followed by Kylo Ren “silencing the conversation forever.” Peter Mayhew’s Chewbacca is devastated at the death of his partner and “lets out of a barrage of angry roars and laser blasts.” The website further confirms that Han Solo will not be featured in any other scene after this.

Fans must note that this report lacks official comments from the associated persons. However, Cinema Blend notes that the several of previously reported rumours by the abovementioned website have been “revealed as a fact or close to a fact.”

Meanwhile, it is said Harrison Ford asked George Lucas to kill off Han Solo during the filming of “The Empire Strikes Back.” However, Lucas denied actor’s request as he wanted Harrison Ford to stay for a major story arc featuring in the next instalment, according to Metro.

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