Why did Ben's body disappear?

It seems that with his last ounce of strength, Ben gave what was remaining of his life energy to save Rey. This was his last sacrifice, effectively acting as redemption to return him to the light side of the Force. That is why his body vanished, as Jedi like Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi and Leia did before him.
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Why did Leia vanish when Ben died?

Her body remained until Ben died. When Leia died her body still remained with a blanket draped over it yet she was supposedly dead. After Ben saved Rey and brought her back with his life force he dies and disappears. At this time Leia also disappears.
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Why didnt Rey vanish when she died?

A body disappearing when they die usually means they become one with the force. But when Rey (temporarily) died, her body remained in place. Rey is an incredibly strong and talented Jedi so we would expect that her body would disappear too.
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What was Leia holding when she died?

For their heroism in destroying the Death Star, Han Solo and Luke Skywalker receive the Medal of Yavin from Leia Organa in a ceremony on Yavin 4. Decades later, Maz Kanata gives Chewbacca the medal once worn by Han, which Leia was holding when she died.
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Did Ben become a Force ghost?

The Rise of Skywalker is, at least critically, the weaker of the three films, as J.J. Abrams attempted to resolve the Skywalker saga satisfactorily, but left the film ultimately feeling rushed. A particular plot detail from the film's closing moments has polarized fans -- the omission of Ben Solo as a Force ghost.
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Ben Solo isn't Really "Dead" CANON - Rise of Skywalker Explained



Can Sith be Force ghosts?

In canon, no, a Sith cannot become a Force Ghost.

In the episodes "Sacrifice" and "Destiny" in the series The Clone Wars, Yoda learns how to become a Force Ghost.
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Why did Rey bury the lightsabers?

Terrio describes Rey's journey to Tatooine as a pilgrimage honoring the Skywalker family heritage, saying: “Rey brings the sabers there to honor the Skywalker twins by laying them to rest—together, finally—where it all began.
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Why did Maz give Chewie a medal?

In A New Hope: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy, Chewbacca is presented with a medal at the same time as Skywalker and Solo. As a reference to the controversy, Maz Kanata gave Chewie Han Solo's Medal of Bravery left to him by Leia at the end of The Rise of Skywalker.
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Why did Rey call herself a Skywalker?

Although Solo was the last of the Skywalker bloodline, Rey assumed the name "Skywalker" to honor their memory, repudiating her own heritage as a Palpatine.
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Why is Rey's lightsaber yellow?

From a certain point of view, Rey's lightsaber signifies all these. To defeat Palpatine once and for all she took on the strength of all the Jedi who came before her. So like the Jedi Sentinels, her yellow lightsaber may represent her balance of all the other schools of thought that came before.
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Does Rey have a child?

The son of Rey was born at a point succeeding the Battle of Exegol. While raised as one of the Skywalkers, he was aware of his origins related to the Palpatines.
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Is Ben Solo named after Obi-Wan?

So, even when she eventually learns his real name, Leia always associated the Jedi Master with Ben rather than Obi-Wan. Inspired by this, it makes sense that she decided to name her son Ben Solo — after Ben Kenobi.
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Is Rey a GREY Jedi?

Rey could actually be the first Gray Jedi, which might finally explain the meaning of Star Wars Episode VIII's title. This isn't the first time Star Wars has teased the presence of Gray Jedi in the galaxy.
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What did the kiss between Rey and Ben mean?

The Rise of Skywalker novelization insisted the kiss was not romantic, explaining that it was “a kiss of gratitude, acknowledgment of their connection, celebration that they'd found each other at last”, but when looking at the context and what their connection was like since The Last Jedi, the kiss between Rey and Ben ...
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Where did Kylo Ren's body go?

It seems that with his last ounce of strength, Ben gave what was remaining of his life energy to save Rey. This was his last sacrifice, effectively acting as redemption to return him to the light side of the Force. That is why his body vanished, as Jedi like Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi and Leia did before him.
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Will Kylo Ren come back to life?

Adam Driver is not against bringing back Kylo Ren in a future Star Wars project. Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker star Adam Driver has responded positively to the idea of returning to a galaxy far, far away, with the actor open to resurrecting Ben Solo AKA Kylo Ren.
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Is Rey pregnant?

[SPOILERS TO FOLLOW!] Nerdatron's advanced positronic combinatorics discovered a series of clues in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (TROS). The clues led to a single, amazing conclusion. Rey Skywalker is pregnant and pregnant with twins.
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Who is the old lady at the end of rise of Skywalker?

The old woman on Tatooine at the end of The Rise of Skywalker is played by Ann Firbank (credited as Annie Firbank), a veteran of the screen and stage who has been acting since the 1950s.
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How did Palpatine have a child?

Palpatine succumbed to his wounds at Tapalo's blade. In 82 BBY, Cosinga Palpatine's wife gave birth to their eldest son, Palpatine, who later insisted on being known only by the cognomen in order to spite his father and the rest of the family. The couple also had at least two other sons and two daughters.
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Why didn't Chewbacca get a Meda?

Coming from the creator himself, George Lucas has explained over the years that Wookie's don't put too much stock in awards or accolades. In Chewie's mind, he didn't help save the day because he would get anything out of it – but because it was the right thing to do.
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Did the Wookiee get a medal?

They have different kinds of ceremonies. The Wookiee Chewbacca was in fact given a great prize and honor during a ceremony with his own people. The whole contingent from the Rebel Alliance went to Chewbacca's people and participated in a very large celebration. It was an honor for the entire Wookiee race.”
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Will there be a Star Wars 10?

As part of Star Wars Celebration 2022, Kennedy said in an interview that future Star Wars movies will be set after the sequel trilogy. It might not be surprising to hear Lucasfilm wants to move the franchise's timeline forward, but even that simple decision is a great sign for Star Wars 10.
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Who has a white lightsaber?

Ahsoka Tano, the former Jedi Padawan who aided in the rebellion against the Galactic Empire, is acknowledged as the sole possessor of the white lightsaber.
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How did Maz get Anakin's lightsaber?

While thought to have been lost in Cloud City, the lightsaber was salvaged from the mining colony's industrial depths and eventually found its way to Maz Kanata.
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Is Anakin a GREY Jedi?

Anakin was a Gray Jedi; the problem was that no one around him was interested in understanding what that meant. He was light and had the capacity for great heroics; but through his great passion—his love and his rage—he also had the capacity for darkness.
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