Star Warsbegan in 1977, but Luke Skywalker just got his star on the Hollywood walk of fame.

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On Thursday Star Wars actor Mark Hamill's star on the Hollywood walk of fame was unveiled. The event was appropriately ceremonial, with stormtroopers in attendance.

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George Lucas was there to give a speech.

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As was Harrison Ford, who paid homage to the late Carrie Fisher.

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Hamill got up to talk and expressed his gratitude.

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True Hamill fans will be pleased to know that he signed off his speech with a signature Joker laugh. All hail the Clown Prince of Crime!

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Finally it was time to unveil the star, and Hamill was delighted to see they got the spelling of his name right.

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"From Jedi to Joker and back again," said Hamill, "it's been a fantastic ride."

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