10 Most Tragic Star Wars Character Fates

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.