Carrie Fisher (1956-2016), Legendary Actress, Screenwriter, Author, Producer and Hero
photo by Riccardo Ghilardi photographer - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
Carrie Fisher, the legendary author, screenwriter, producer, speaker, hero and actress who most notably portrayed Princess Leia in Star Wars, passed away on at 8:55 AM on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 due to complications from heart failure. She was only 60 years old. Family spokesman Simon Halls released a statement to People Magazine on behalf of Fisher's 24-year old daughter Billie Lourd.
It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning," the statement reads. "She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers.
Saddest tweets to tweet. Mommy is gone. I love you @carrieffisher
- Carrie Fisher's Dog (@Gary_TheDog) December 27, 2016
no words #Devastated pic.twitter.com/R9Xo7IBKmh
- Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2016
Dear #carrieFisher every time an artist is born the world gains everytime we lose an artist the world loses! R.I.P pic.twitter.com/EqO46xiLIQ
- John Leguizamo (@JohnLeguizamo) December 27, 2016
Amazing princess. Kickass warrior. Incredible writer. Kind soul. My first crush at 6. RIP Carrie Fisher"galaxies of fans mourn your loss.
- Chris Hardwick (@hardwick) December 27, 2016
peace out, glorious giver of zero fucks pic.twitter.com/t6jX2tn6PN
- rstevens ???? (@rstevens) December 27, 2016
RIP Carrie. The force will always be with you.
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