Why did Ben's body disappear?
Sarah Martinez
Updated on February 24, 2026
It seems that with his last ounce of strength, Ben gave what was remaining of his life energy to save Rey. This was his last sacrifice, effectively acting as redemption to return him to the light side of the Force. That is why his body vanished, as Jedi like Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi and Leia did before him.
Why did Leia vanish when Ben died?
Her body remained until Ben died. When Leia died her body still remained with a blanket draped over it yet she was supposedly dead. After Ben saved Rey and brought her back with his life force he dies and disappears. At this time Leia also disappears.Why didnt Rey vanish when she died?
A body disappearing when they die usually means they become one with the force. But when Rey (temporarily) died, her body remained in place. Rey is an incredibly strong and talented Jedi so we would expect that her body would disappear too.What was Leia holding when she died?
For their heroism in destroying the Death Star, Han Solo and Luke Skywalker receive the Medal of Yavin from Leia Organa in a ceremony on Yavin 4. Decades later, Maz Kanata gives Chewbacca the medal once worn by Han, which Leia was holding when she died.Did Ben become a Force ghost?
The Rise of Skywalker is, at least critically, the weaker of the three films, as J.J. Abrams attempted to resolve the Skywalker saga satisfactorily, but left the film ultimately feeling rushed. A particular plot detail from the film's closing moments has polarized fans -- the omission of Ben Solo as a Force ghost.Ben Solo isn't Really "Dead" CANON - Rise of Skywalker Explained
Can Sith be Force ghosts?
In canon, no, a Sith cannot become a Force Ghost.In the episodes "Sacrifice" and "Destiny" in the series The Clone Wars, Yoda learns how to become a Force Ghost.