ray_afraid said:

Wolfman said:

Reading the new Star Wars Insider it reports that Colin Higgins, the original 'Wedge' has died.

Reading some online blogs about Colin, it appears that fans called him 'fake Wedge'

I've never understood why he's been labeled "fake wedge". I know he was actually supposed to be wedge before he was let go, but since nobody calls him that in the film, why isn't he just seen as another pilot? I'm gonna start calling him "Thomas" cause he's full of doubt. (See mom, I did pay attention in Sunday school!)

Exactly. Why the hell would this guy have to be Wedge? Forget the behind-the-scenes stuff. From film storyline perspective, he is just some other guy.