You keep speaking for 'most people'. You are confusing your opinion for 'most people'.

Ewoks were just one example of fans getting angry. My dad owned a comic shop when ROTJ and the prequels released. He's got stories for days about fans coming in with your "Star Wars is dead" narrative. The prequels were obviously much bigger of an issue but my point was that fans have been saying this since the 80s with no actual truth behind it.

Star Wars never died. Anyone telling you differently is lying or doesn't know how money or franchises work.