A terminally ill man is hoping Disney will grant him one of his final wishes.

Jordan Lyons, 24, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was just 15 months old.

Despite undergoing a double lung transplant, Jordan’s lungs are now rejecting, meaning that he will not live much longer.

Jordan’s a lifelong Star Wars fan but it is unlikely he will survive until the latest film, The Force Awakens, when it is released on December 18.

A social media campaign started by his Canadian cousin Helen Ware is campaigning for Disney to agree for a special screening to be organised for Jordan before the official release date.

His mum, Lynne Heaton, of Earls Colne, said: “He has loved Star Wars since he was a little boy and has always loved the films.

“We had them on video back in the day and he spend a lot of time watching them while he was in hospital.

“He was an instant fan - he is really into it and has memorabilia at home too.

“He’s a bit of a geek when it comes to Star Wars.”

Former Billericay School pupil Jordan moved to Earls Colne three years ago from Noak Bridge, near Billericay.

“Jordan had a double lung transplant in 2003,” Lynne said.

“He has been through a lot, but everyone who meets him comments on his positive attitude to life.

“He is deemed to be end of life now and needs non invasive ventilation so he can breath.

“He is being cared for by the Papworth Hospital in Cambridge.

“It would be really upsetting if this lifetime fan of Star Wars wasn’t able to see the film.

“Some people might say it is a trivial thing, but it would make his dream come true.”

Disney has already agreed to do a special screening for Texan, Daniel Fleetwood, who has terminal cancer.

“When he saw that Daniel had been given a screening, Jordan said that he was thinking of doing that, but didn’t want to now because he would feel like a copy cat,” Lynne added.

“I told him that if you don’t ask, you don’t get.

“The support from our family and friends has been overwhelming.

“It has been a great lift for Jordan as well.

“People feel quite hopeless because he is so ill and there is little we can do, but helping with the campaign makes everyone feel like they can do something.

“We need Disney to give us permission to screen the show.

“Because it is so hotly anticipated, they are being very careful about who sees it.”

Jordan’s Facebook page has already attracted more than 1,000 followers, despite only being set up on Friday.

He is also using the hashtag #sithticfibrosis and has already received several promises of help from those who have links to Disney.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition, with no cure, and means the lungs and digestive system become clogged with thick sticky mucus.

It is estimated that one in every 2,500 babies born in the UK will be born with cystic fibrosis.