MARK HAMILL AUTOGRAPHS GIVEN TO YOUNG FANS AT STAR WARS CELEBRATION

Mark Hamill may have missed his first Celebration in over ten years but close to 100 lucky fans were still able to get the actor’s autograph.

Stories of people being handed Hamill’s autograph by an unidentified man buzzed throughout McCormick Place but few details emerged. That is until Hamill himself (no pun intended) took to Twitter to reveal the mystery.

“I couldn’t be part of @SW_Celebration this year, so I sent along a stack of autographed photos to be given to random fans.” said Hamill in his first tweet addressing the mysterious autographs. “Thanks to @ThatChrisA for handing them out & for sending some snapshots of their reactions.”

The previously unidentified man was Chris Argyropoulos, who has been a publicist for Lucasfilm for the past ten years.

Thanks for posting this AFTER the show otherwise I wouldn’t have made it out alive! Who knew there were so many kids coincidentally named Luke?! Thx for caring so much about your UPFs. Mar🐪 is the 🐐.
— Chris Argyropoulos (@ThatChrisA) April 20, 2019

Autographs were give to younger “UPFs” or “Ultra Passionate Fans” a term Hamill has coined to differentiate between those fans who seek his autograph for their love of Star Wars and his character Luke Skywalker versus those who do so solely to resell the autograph for a profit.

Hamill is hoping to receive photos from all the fans who received his autograph in Chicago. ” Wish I had more to share, so if you were among the 88 others who got one, send me your picture for my #UPF collection!”

Did Chris give you a Mark Hamill autograph at Celebration? If so we’d love to hear your story which you send to me at Frank@starwarsautographnews.com.

I couldn't be a part of @SW_Celebration this year, so I sent along a stack of autographed photos to be given to random unsuspecting fans. Thanks to @ThatChrisA for handing them out & for sending some snapshots of their reactions. Here's a few of my favorites: pic.twitter.com/Cd6YblWptq
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) April 20, 2019

Wish I had more to share, so if you were among the 88 others who got one, send me your picture for my #UPF collection!
Thanking you all in advance, Mar🐫#UPFsAreTheBestFans pic.twitter.com/dV9a0FeQkn
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) April 20, 2019

All the kids seem happy with their pics, although it's hard to tell with that pint-sized Kylo who, if he's anything like my nephew, can be kinda moody. pic.twitter.com/9PsUGgOG7Y
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) April 20, 2019

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