Mark Hamill has won the Icon award at San Diego Comic Con.
The actor was taking part in a panel when he was surprised with the award on stage.
He plays Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films.
The Icon award is given to someone every year who has brought comic book and the culture of arts people around the world.
UK novelist and politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling British novelist and former politician has died aged 86, his publisher HarperCollins said on Monday.
'Whalefall' director hopes survival story inspires awe of whales
Director Brian Duffield describes his new survival thriller "Whalefall", in which a teenager is swallowed by a sperm whale, as "the opposite of 'Jaws'".
Prince Harry's children targeted by 'European paparazzi' while at school
Prince Harry's children have been stalked by "certain European paparazzi" while at school in the English countryside, his spokesperson said on Wednesday, describing their conduct as an "extraordinarily reckless" intrusion into the family's privacy.
Taylor Swift makes VMAs history and dedicates award to Dolly Parton
Taylor Swift's showgirl-inspired "The Fate of Ophelia" claimed the most prestigious trophy at MTV's annual Video Music Awards on Sunday, and the singer dedicated the honour to the late country music legend Dolly Parton.
U2 mark 50 years together with concert at school where it all began
U2 marked 50 years as a band on Friday by returning to the school where they started playing together as teenagers and delighted current students with a concert featuring hits such as 'With Or Without You', 'One' and 'Beautiful Day'.
