MTV.com takes a look back at some of the most shocking movie deaths of all time. Yoda’s Return of the Jedi departure makes the list although none of the other deaths in Star Wars feature… what about Jango Fett, Qui-Gon, Padmé, Shmi? If you want to remain spoiler free, don’t take the link to the full list below!
Return of the Jedi (Yoda)
To an entire generation, the physical manifestation of wit, wisdom and warmth was not Plato or Mark Twain, but a 3-foot-tall, 900-year-old Muppet. George Lucas introduced the breakout Jedi master with The Empire Strikes Back, and years later he resurrected the character with mixed results for his prequels. But for millions of young fans, the little green guy’s heart-tugging Jedi death was a moment of national mourning. Meanwhile, our parents watched, wondering if we’d cry half as much when they passed.