Mark Hamill: Darth Vader balloon makes Luke Skywalker's week
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Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill has hailed the uplifting impact of a Darth Vader hot air balloon.
Hamill, who plays Vader's son in Star Wars, posted on social media after spotting a video from the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
He said the giant balloon of Vader's mask had "raised his spirits" after a "horrible, no good, terrible week", adding "thanks dad".
The event organisers hailed Hamill's comment as a "legendary moment".
After a horrible, no good, terrible week, there's nothing quite like a giant floating #DarthVader balloon to distract from reality & raise your spirits. #ThanksDad https://t.co/Js4J0Pb2WK
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) August 8, 2019
image copyrightLucasfilmThe Star Wars villain was brought to Bristol for the first time since it was built following a crowdfunding campaign.
It was the highlight of the first mass ascent of the four-day fiesta in Ashton Court, Bristol, on Thursday.
Organisers tweeted a reply to Hamill, which said: "We're sorry to hear you've had a bad week, but you've just made our week! Search your feelings, you know it to be true!"
When actual #LukeSkywalker gives you a shout out on Twitter! @HamillHimself legendary #balloonfiesta moment! https://t.co/8W3g3HwS9Z pic.twitter.com/TEe5MlFqUL
— BristolBalloonFiesta (@bristolballoon) August 8, 2019
The balloon fiesta runs until Sunday, although organisers have had to scale back the number of planned mass ascents because of severe weather warnings.
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