
Originally Posted by
SharkyMcShark
He doesn't lose the will to live though. The exertion of projecting himself across the galaxy causes him to expire, and he becomes one with the Force like Yoda, Obi Wan and Anakin. Rian Johnson has said as much in interviews in the last few days.
He essentially sacrifices himself to save the entire (remaining) Resistance.
Sorry just thought it was a hereditary thing, I guess the exertion of giving birth to twins must have also caused Padme to expire as well
My wife asked me why I carry a gun?, I said "Decepticons"... She laughed, I laughed, the toaster laughed, I shot the toaster. It was a good day.