It was announced today that, 4 days after her heart attack while on a flight from London to Los Angeles, actress Carrie Fisher had died. She had been in a stable condition in hospital until 8:55 this morning, LA Time.
The daughter of actress Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, Carrie is also survived by her brother, Todd, her daughter, Billie Lourd and her French Bulldog, Gary.
Known to millions for her role as Princess Leia Organa in the Star Wars films starting at the age of 19, Carrie Fisher had recently revisited the role as General Organa, in Star Wars Episode 7, The Force Awakens, and was shown digitally as the younger Leia in Rogue One. She was also known for her roles in The Blues Brothers, The Man with One Red Shoe, Hannah and her Sisters, Shampoo, When Harry Met Sally, The ‘Burbs, Drop Dead Fred and the first Austin Powers film. She also had several books published, and had a large number of credits for screenwriting (Mainly as a Script Doctor and Rewriter). Carrie had written, and performed in a number of theatre productions over the years as well.
Carrie Fisher had survived, and embraced her survival of issues with substance abuse, and was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in 1985. She subsequently became an outspoken advocate on Mental Health issues and support for those suffering from Mental Health problems.A strong and forceful woman, she was known as a passionate friend to many, and an inspiration to more. Later in life, she acted as friend, host and confidant to former soldier James Blunt, during the period he wrote his album, Back to Bedlam.
no words #Devastated pic.twitter.com/R9Xo7IBKmh
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2016
I hope you’ll join all of us here at Geek Pride in sending our condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time, and in thanking her for the passion and pleasure she brought with, and to her work over the last 60 years. She will be greatly missed.
I'm deeply saddened to learn of the death of Carrie Fisher. I will miss our banterings. A wonderful talent & light has been extinguished.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 27, 2016
And a final goodbye, with Princess Leia’s Theme by John Williams.