LONDON -- John Boyega may be a hero when it comes to battling the inter-galactic forces of darkness, but it turns out he's also a hero in real life.
The British actor, who plays Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, has shared pictures on Instagram of a recent visit he paid to children in Royal London Hospital.
"This little stormtrooper Daniel had a wonderful wish after seeing The Force Awakens," he wrote. "Daniel currently lives with a brain tumour and rather than having Finn to himself he wanted Finn to meet the kids at the Royal London Hospital and give them some toys."
This little stormtrooper Daniel had a wonderful wish after seeing the force awakens. Daniel currently lives with a brain tumour and rather than having Finn to himself he wanted Finn to meet the kids at the Royal London hospital and give them some toys. I stayed in character while I was with this brave boy asking him what a car was. He taught Finn about everything earth related! Really thankful for the opportunity this child granted me and I'm just humbled! I hope I played a little part in making you smile young stormtrooper. ❤️❤️❤️ A photo posted by @john_boyega on Mar 13, 2016 at 4:01pm PDT
Boyega's visit was arranged by Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity.
"These things can't be bought and really do mean the world," Daniel's mother Rosalind was quoted in the Evening Standard.
"To see Daniel smile like that without a care in the world after everything he's been through , knowing how much time and effort Rays of Sunshine have put in to his wish and that John Boyega gave his time to make it come true, is priceless."