Legendary 'STAR WARS' Actress Carrie Fisher Passes Away at 60
December 27, 2016
Legendary Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher passed away on Tuesday (December 27) morning. The cult icon suffered a heart attack on Friday (December 23) on a flight from London to LAX. She was stable but unresponsive over the weekend, but passed away at the hospital. She was 60.
According to PEOPLE, Simon Hall, publicist and family spokesperson, speaking on behalf of Fisher's daughter Billie Lourd released the following statement:
"It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning. She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers."
The daughter of Hollywood royalty, Fisher became a star in her own right. She is best known for playing the role of Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy, a role she recently reprised in 2015's Star Wars film The Force Awakens.
Debbie Reynolds, mother of Carrie Fisher, shared a statement on Facebook to thank fans for their support.
Carrie Fisher is survived actress Billie Lourd, her daughter, her brother Todd Fisher, and sisters Joely and Tricia Fisher.
Many celebrities and fans across the world have shared their reaction to the news that Carrie Fisher had passed away.
#CarrieFisher was so witty and provocative and unrelentingly interesting. Goddamn, I loved her. Everyone did.— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) December 27, 2016
Sweet, Brilliant, Irreverent, Huge hearted Carrie, You gave me advice I live by to this day, & always will. On the wings of angels fly...❤️— Sarah Paulson (@MsSarahPaulson) December 27, 2016
#CarrieFisher was so witty and provocative and unrelentingly interesting. Goddamn, I loved her. Everyone did.— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) December 27, 2016
She was the brightest, funniest, bravest, kindest, cleverest and sweetest person I ever knew. A crushing blow to lose @carrieffisher— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher wore glitter in her hair. When I said I liked it, she ran her fingers through it and lobbed a handful at me. #TheGreatest 💔 pic.twitter.com/T7NWGdJp8w— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) December 27, 2016
"There is no room for demons, when you're already self-possessed." -Carrie Fisher— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) December 27, 2016
We have lost so many bright and talented people in 2016, it is hard to comprehend losing yet another. I was just coming to grips with the loss of George Michael so to learn of the passing of Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) it is pretty tough for the little girl in me.If I heard Carrie Fisher was going to make an appearance I wanted to see it. U know ur special when Meryl Streep plays YOU in a movie. RIP.— billy eichner (@billyeichner) December 27, 2016
Rest in peace, Carrie.
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