Published 15:14 IST, January 19th 2019

'You deserve it': Netizens get emotional as 'Avengers: Endgame' makers fulfill a terminally ill fan's wish, details inside

'Avengers: Endgame' is the one film that is on everyone's mind as 2019 is progressing swiftly. While fans can't wait for the superhero extravaganza to hit the screens, for one Marvel fan, it is literally a race against time. 

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'Avengers: Endgame' is one film that is on everyone's mind as 2019 is progressing swiftly. film which is directed by Russo brors will hit screens on April 26, 2019. While fans can't wait for superhero extravaganza to hit screens, for one Marvel fan, it is literally a race against time. 

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An Australian man by name of Alexander, who is terminally ill, h requested makers of 'Avengers: Endgame' for special early screening before his passing. Suffering from a rare genetic disorder, Alex shared his heartbreaking story that he has cancer in liver, mouth and that he is suffering from a bone marrow failure. He also ded that he would probably t survive until April when movie will actually come out. He requested makers if an early screening is possible for him. 

As soon as his heartbreaking story came out, netizens campaigned for him on social media and thanks to ir combined efforts, Alex's dream has w become a reality. An emotional and ecstatic Alex shared that Disney has reached out to him and that he cried when he received mail. He also thanked each and everyone who me it possible for him to experience superhero extravaganza before fate inevitably catches up. fan also revealed that his sister sly passed away from same genetic disorder and that he will be leaving behind a girlfriend and a dog. 

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After hearing this tear-jerker of a tale, many emotional fans took to Twitter to express solidarity with Aussie native. Take a look at some of reactions here:

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15:11 IST, January 19th 2019