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Carrie Fisher, best known as Princess Leia from the Star Wars film saga, died Tuesday morning after suffering a heart attack while on a flight from London to Los Angeles the week before. She was 60.
“It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning,” family spokesperson Simon Halls confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on behalf of Fisher’s daughter Lourd on Tuesday. “She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly.”
Fisher was a beloved sci-fi icon and author and was honored by many in Hollywood, including family, friends, co-stars and industry colleagues after the heartbreaking news.
George Lucas, creator of the Star Wars saga, released a statement, saying, “Carrie and I have been friends most of our adult lives. She was extremely smart; a talented actress, writer and comedienne with a very colorful personality that everyone loved. In Star Wars she was our great and powerful princess – feisty, wise and full of hope in a role that was more difficult than most people might think. My heart and prayers are with Billie, Debbie and all Carrie’s family, friends and fans. She will be missed by all.”
Fisher’s mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, posted a statement on Facebook. “Thank you to everyone who has embraced the gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter. I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop. Love Carries Mother,” she wrote.
Fisher went into cardiac arrest as her 11-hour flight was approaching Los Angeles International Airport shortly after noon on Friday. According to several passengers onboard, the actress received medical attention from airline staff and passengers who attempted to revive her. Paramedics were standing by for the plane’s arrival and the actress was rushed to UCLA Medical Center. After being treated in an intensive care unit over the weekend, Reynolds had tweeted she was stable on Christmas Day.
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Star Wars co-star Harrison Ford said in a statement: “Carrie was one-of-a-kind…brilliant, original. Funny and emotionally fearless. She lived her life, bravely…My thoughts are with her daughter Billie, her Mother Debbie, her brother Todd, and her many friends. We will all miss her.”
Daisy Ridley, who led the cast of last year’s The Force Awakens, released a statement. “Devastated at this monumental loss. How lucky we all are to have known her, and how awful that we have to say goodbye.”
Felicity Jones, star of the most recent Star Wars film, Rogue One, said in a statement: “Such devastating news. I never met Carrie but consistently heard how profoundly sharp and witty she was. Her maverick spirit will be missed by us all.”
Disney CEO Bob Iger called Fisher “one-of-a-kind” and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy said “it is difficult to think of a world without her” in statements.
“Carrie Fisher was one-of-a-kind, a true character who shared her talent and her truth with us all with her trademark wit and irreverence,” said Iger. “Millions fell in love with her as the indomitable Princess Leia; she will always have a special place in the hearts of Star Wars fans as well as all of us who were lucky enough to know her personally. She will be sorely missed, and we join millions of fans and friends around the world who mourn her loss today.”
Added Kennedy: “Carrie holds such special place in the hearts of everyone at Lucasfilm it is difficult to think of a world without her. She was Princess Leia to the world but a very special friend to all of us. She had an indomitable spirit, incredible wit, and a loving heart. Carrie also defined the female hero of our age over a generation ago. Her groundbreaking role as Princess Leia served as an inspiration of power and confidence for young girls everywhere. We will miss her dearly.”
Director Steven Spielberg wrote: “I have always stood in awe of Carrie. Her observations always made me laugh and gasp at the same time. She didn’t need The Force. She was a force of nature, of loyalty and of friendship. I will miss her very much.”
Walt Disney Studios chairman Alan Horn said in a statement, “My heart goes out to the members of Carrie¹s family, friends, and legions of fans. She was an extraordinary woman, highly intelligent, and just plain funny. She will be missed.”
SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris said, “Carrie Fisher was an inspiration to people of all ages. She was a talented, witty, thoughtful actor and writer. My heartfelt sympathy goes to her family, friends and all those around the world who loved her and will deeply mourn her loss. She was a beautiful spirit and a light that has dimmed too soon. It is a tremendous loss that is felt by all. What a sad way to end the year.”
Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin also shared his saddness in a blog post titled “A Bad Year Gets Worse.”
“There is not much I can say about the death of Carrie Fisher that a thousand other people have not said already,” Martin wrote. “She was way too young. A bright, beautiful, talented actress, and a strong, witty, outspoken woman. Princess Leia will live as long as Star Wars does… probably forever…”
Fisher’s longtime Star Wars costar Mark Hamill tweeted, “No words #Devastated,” along with a photo of the pair in character as Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia.
He later posted a lengthy tribute on Facebook, saying: “It’s never easy to lose such a vital, irreplaceable member of the family, but this is downright heartbreaking. Carrie was one-of-a-kind who belonged to us all- whether she liked it or not. She was OUR Princess, damn it, & the actress who played her blurred into one gorgeous, fiercely independent & ferociously funny, take-charge woman who took our collective breath away. Determined & tough, but with a vulnerability that made you root for her & want her to succeed & be happy. She played such a crucial role in my professional & personal life, & both would have been far emptier without her. I am grateful for the laughter, the wisdom, the kindness & even the bratty, self-indulgent crap my beloved space-twin gave me through the years. Thanks Carrie. I love you, mh.”
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Paul Simon, who was married to Fisher from 1983 to 1984 and subsequently dated the actress on and off for more than a decade, wrote on Twitter Wednesday: “Yesterday was a horrible day. Carrie was a special, wonderful girl. It’s too soon.”
A well-known animal lover, Fisher often had her beloved dog Gary with her at public appearances. PETA Senior Manager Andrew Bernstein said in a statement: “We at PETA join the world in mourning the loss of Star Wars legend Carrie Fisher. She may be best remembered for her iconic role as Princess Leia, but we fondly remember her for her devotion to her dog, Gary. An unabashed dog defender and PETA supporter, she called Gary her ‘heart’ and took him everywhere, including to red carpet events, on her Star Wars: The Force Awakens press tour, and on a recent book-signing tour for her memoir, The Princess Diarist. She was outspoken about helping animals in need: Just this past June, she joined a demonstration outside London’s Chinese embassy to call for a ban on the country’s annual Yulin dog-eating festival, in which thousands of dogs and cats are bludgeoned or even skinned alive before being butchered for meat. ‘These poor dogs need us to fight for them,’ she said. ‘Every single one of them is as precious as my dear Gary, every one of them is someone’s best friend.’ Fisher will always be remembered for her phenomenal talent, passion, honesty, love for dogs, and dedication to helping others.”
The actress and writer had been in London for a book tour for her memoir, The Princess Diarist, and was also filming the sitcom Catastrophe. Sharon Horgan, who stars on the Amazon series, said Fisher “certainly wasn’t ready to go” in an Instagram post that included a photo of the pair on set. “I’m so glad we became pals. I’m so devastated at her loss. I want to write about her more but I can’t process yet,” she added.
Catastrophe star Rob Delaney, who plays Fisher’s son on the series, said he and Horgan wrote more scenes for Fisher in the upcoming third season because she was “so brilliant.” In a Wednesday essay for Guardian, he writes: “Carrie was the only cast member Sharon and I would let improvise. (I say ‘let’; as if we could stop her. She let us put her in our show.) We’re a bit despotic and inflexible with our dialogue because we’re insane, but Carrie was more insane and would always, always make it funnier and better. In episode one of series two you can hear her singing an improvised song about areolae in the background of our daughter’s christening party.”
Describing himself as “a fan first and a fan forever,” the actor and comedian wrote about the impact her Blues Brothers role had on him: “I spent my teenage years fantasising about a shiny-lipped Carrie Fisher trying to murder me and my fugitive brother one day … So naturally I tried to seduce Carrie when we finally did work together…I’d like to report that I was successful, but despite my begging her on many occasions, we never had sex, even though our onscreen mother/son chemistry was off the charts.” He concluded, “What I’m getting at here is that I revered Carrie until I met her and then I loved her. I’m smiling thinking about her. I hope you are too.”
In an essay published in the Guardian Jan. 3, Catastrophe co-star and co-creator Horgan said that she, and other women in the industry owed her a lot.
“Not many women of her generation called out the double standards of the film industry the way she did. And how it treats women of a certain age,” she wrote. “She knew that a man in her position wouldn’t have got the flack that she got. And he didn’t. She knew that she had to keep mouthing off about it. And she did it with great wit. But it hurt her. Make no mistake about that. She was very aware of what people thought and said.”
See the reactions that have poured in via social media below.
“Yesterday was a horrible day. Carrie was a special, wonderful girl. It’s too soon.”
-Paul Simon— Paul Simon (@PaulSimonMusic) December 28, 2016
It’s never easy to lose such a vital, irreplaceable member of the family, but this is downright heartbreaking. Carrie…
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I’ll still be waiting for you……. pic.twitter.com/ef461OcqKJ
— Carrie Fisher’s Dog (@Gary_TheDog) December 27, 2016
Princess Leia, @CarrieFisher – now one with the Force. Your kindness & sharp wit will be missed. #RIP PS: Thanks for the milk & cookies. xx pic.twitter.com/NeyyHNUuuG
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) December 27, 2016
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
A photo posted by Sharon Horgan (@sharonhorgan) on
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
Carrie was an incredible person. I feel lucky I got to know her, and heartbroken.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) December 27, 2016
A photo posted by BOYEGA (@jboyega_) on
— Bad Robot (@bad_robot) December 27, 2016
May her soul rest in eternal peace, as we return her to the heavens, in a galaxy far, far away. pic.twitter.com/6lkgcHam0J
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) December 27, 2016
Sad day this 27th… Sad news…
SALUD POR CARRIE FISHER!!— diego luna (@diegoluna_) December 28, 2016
The light in The Galaxy is dimmed by the loss of our Princess Leia. May The Force Be With Her!! RIP
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) December 27, 2016
There are no words for this loss. Carrie was the brightest light in every room she entered. I will miss her dearly. pic.twitter.com/GgIeYGeMt9
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) December 27, 2016
I am extremely sad to learn of Carrie’s passing. She was wonderful to work with. Condolences to her friends, family & fans around the world. pic.twitter.com/DGRYQYPZgO
— DARTH VADER (@isDARTHVADER) December 27, 2016
Very saddened to see another beautiful light leaving us too soon. RIP #CarrieFisher. May you continue to be held in Gods warm embrace. pic.twitter.com/FMV3PRtksP
— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) December 27, 2016
The Force will be with her, always. #RIPCarrie
— Kevin Feige (@Kevfeige) December 27, 2016
.@CarriefFisher was a brilliant writer, actor, and friend. She was so much fun. I can’t believe she’s gone. https://t.co/wpxGvBWA0b
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 27, 2016
#RIPCarrie aka Princess Leia. You were an inspiration to many who look to the stars. https://t.co/3LKNSYl1QX
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) December 27, 2016
Read this book In case you need reminding. God Bless You Carrie Fisher. . pic.twitter.com/vMbXyjt6UY
— Madonna (@Madonna) December 28, 2016
Remembering the good times with Carrie and her mother. #RIPCarrie pic.twitter.com/aplDPUrfhm
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher, your role inspired a generation of scientifically curious space explorers. You changed the world & you will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/kpnvu8OQOC
— Bill Nye (@BillNye) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher wasn’t afraid to be a smart actress, too often considered an oxymoron. A writing actress who paved the way for the rest of us.
— Molly Ringwald (@MollyRingwald) December 27, 2016
Heartbroken by the loss of Carrie Fisher Brilliant, talented, hysterical, and honest. She will be deeply missed. #RIPCarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/U9RiaK2AXp
— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) December 27, 2016
“Celebrity is just obscurity biding it’s time” – Carrie Fisher
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) December 27, 2016
“Our beautiful brilliant funny wise kind and generous Blues Sister -so ironic – Xmas was Carrie’s favorite thing next to babies.”
— Dan Aykroyd (@dan_aykroyd) December 27, 2016
We lost an icon, gifted actress and tireless mental health advocate. RIP #CarrieFisher! May the force be with you. pic.twitter.com/TJiex0F7D7
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) December 27, 2016
I wish I was better at predicting than wishing. Godspeed Carrie Fisher. She was a champion of honesty, makes sense she got out. #Fuck20116
— (((Dan Harmon))) (@danharmon) December 27, 2016
RIP Carrie Fisher pic.twitter.com/xQOIUQT2h3
— Zac Efron (@ZacEfron) December 27, 2016
I love you so very much Billie. My heart is with you & your family today. https://t.co/AFk6abQGYB
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) December 27, 2016
When I was a young man, Carrie Fisher she was the most beautiful creature I had ever seen. She turned out to be witty and bright as well.
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) December 27, 2016
It’s Hollywood lore, loss of our youth, loss of a movie crush, wonder at her marvelous literary reinvention and full, short life. Carrie F.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) December 27, 2016
Some pictures require no captions. pic.twitter.com/4hX6j3gIXc
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) December 27, 2016
@robreiner Do you have any special memory with Carrie you’d like to share? Gone much to soon.
— Rich Cruse (@RichOnOWN) December 27, 2016
1 unforgetable perfomance the brillaint Carrie Fisher gave was her 1 woman show based on her book” Wishful Drinking” I loved her & her work
— carl reiner (@carlreiner) December 28, 2016
R.I.P. Carrie Fisher. A brilliantly funny, talented woman. We will miss your humor now more than ever.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) December 27, 2016
I thought I had got what I wanted under the tree. I didn’t. In spite of so many thoughts and prayers from so many. I am very, very sad.
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) December 27, 2016
I’m deeply saddened at the news of Carrie’s passing. She was a dear friend, whom I greatly respected and admired. The force is dark today!
— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) December 27, 2016
Known to us first as Princess Leia in Star Wars, Carrie Fisher was an successful actress, writer and fierce advocate. She will be missed RIP pic.twitter.com/QiXpuguTUF
— San Diego Comic-Con (@Comic_Con) December 27, 2016
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Oh, Carrie…
— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher was one of a kind. Funny, kind adventurous and irreverent. I send her family and friends my deepest love and compassion.
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) December 27, 2016
If you only knew Carrie Fisher as part of Star Wars, make an effort to learn more about her. She was a remarkable woman who did so much more
— Wil Wheaton (@wilw) December 27, 2016
Fuck this year. Fuck this whole sick, worthless cruel prank of a year. #RIPCarrieFisher
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) December 27, 2016
May you find peace in the stars Carrie Fisher & George Michael. Truly rare gems both in spirit and talent #ripcarriefisher #ripgeorgemichael
— Malcolm McDowell (@McDowellMalc) December 27, 2016
No. No. Fuck this shit. Carrie Fisher is a fucking legend and this is bullshit.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher has left us. I am devastated. My condolences and love to the family. My darling brilliant girl RIP.
— Goldie Hawn (@goldiehawn) December 27, 2016
What a force that @carriefisher was. Clever, brilliant, empathetic and brave. An original. A staggering loss. #ripcarriefisher
— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) 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
I’m sitting in stunned silence learning of the death of #CarrieFisher. In what has been a particularly sad year this may be the hardest. RIP
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) December 27, 2016
It was a joy to share even a moment with her. https://t.co/KUOhTtspcM
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher “Ugh,will everybody stop all of this?”
Us “no, let us gush, you just have to take it”— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 27, 2016
Rest in Peace Carrie Fisher. pic.twitter.com/omHCUId5jZ
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) December 27, 2016
Today feels like a Xanax day. Goodbye.
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) December 27, 2016
Beautifully put. Words for all to live by. Thank you, Carrie Fisher. https://t.co/5Rr8qTnvuc
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher was smart, funny, talented, surprising, and always a hell of a fun time to be around. Family Guy will miss her immensely.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 27, 2016
Such a sad day for her family, friends and millions of fans. Carrie Fisher is deeply missed.
— Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher. Cannot believe that you’re ‘gone’. Funny funny and then some. XXX pic.twitter.com/DV6GQC1lcx
— Richard E. Grant (@RichardEGrant) December 27, 2016
We just lost a great ally for mental health and addiction. Be strong, be as strong as she’d want you to be. Rest in paradise @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/vxDJkVag06
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) December 27, 2016
RIP Carrie Fisher.
— Finn Wolfhard (@FinnSkata) December 27, 2016
Love you @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/RS57icVPdT
— Bobby Moynihan (@bibbymoynihan) December 27, 2016
R.I.P. Carrie Fisher. Seeing her again on talk shows was such a thrill. So hilarious & fearless when she was being herself.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) December 27, 2016
May the force be with the incredibly talented Carrie Fisher. She will be missed. #RIP pic.twitter.com/N9ZSQhKEOM
— AMC Theatres (@AMCTheatres) December 27, 2016
pic.twitter.com/zfOR7IQDcx. Peace and love Carrie fisher peace and love to all the family.
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) December 27, 2016
Numb. Unbelievable that such a bright funny loving spark could be extinguished. @carrieffisher you will be missed. I wish you peace.
— graham norton (@grahnort) December 27, 2016
Hail Hail! A genius has vacated this realm-RIP Carrie Fisher.
— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) December 27, 2016
RIP Carrie Fisher, and don’t forget Richard Adams. Fine writer.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) 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
So so sad to hear about the death of Carrie Fisher. 2016 has taught us one hell of a lesson.. don’t take anyone for granted! Hurry up 2017!!
— Josh Devine (@JoshDevineDrums) December 27, 2016
Oh no we lost Carrie Fisher too. She was so funny and full of life. Rip. Condolences to her family and friends. We’ll miss her too.
— Cyndi Lauper (@cyndilauper) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher you were a force throughout your life. And went away too soon dammit. RIP. And 2016 you suck.
— Connie Britton (@conniebritton) December 27, 2016
RIP Carrie Fisher.
May the Force always be with you, Princess Leia.
— Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher dedicated her platform to mental health awareness & female empowerment. She is a reason + reminder to keep up your fight. RIP
— h (@halsey) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher has passed, she was funnier&smarter than anyone had the right to be. Sail On Silver Girl. Condolences Debbie & Billie
R.I.P.— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) December 27, 2016
My heart is heavy with news of Carrie Fisher’s death. She was one of a kind and a dear friend. @carrieffisher
— Jane Seymour Fonda (@Janefonda) 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
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
The news of Carrie Fisher passing away is simply terrible.
I had my action figures & Star Wars cards out in a show of support this week. pic.twitter.com/4Rn1VjFnnd— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) December 27, 2016
Thank you Ms. Fisher, for opening up a world of possibilities, strength and hope for all little girls. Rest. pic.twitter.com/LTpZsGeCR8
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 27, 2016
We’ve lost a true gem with Carrie Fisher’s passing. Her humor, talent and brutal honesty were gifts to the world. Her voice will be missed.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher didn’t make it. I am so terribly sorry, and send my sincere condolences to her family, friends and fans all around the world.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) December 27, 2016
Working with @carrieffisher on #theseoldbroads – she was always so much fun! #RIPCarrie pic.twitter.com/u1aOpZKPAK
— Joan Collins (@Joancollinsdbe) December 27, 2016
No words. We love you @carrieffisher forever our Princess. May God bless you as richly as you blessed us #CarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/1UNsWOEKuW
— James Arnold Taylor (@JATactor) December 27, 2016
Goodnight, Sweet Princess. Thank you for so many happy memories, your heroics, your art and your friendship… https://t.co/5hBAKY3zUX pic.twitter.com/JtuvcevpWK
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) December 27, 2016
ALWAYS HUMOROUS, ALWAYS ELOQUENT, CARRIE FISHER’S CONTRIBUTION TO POP CULTURE ICONOGRAPHY & GENDER POLITICS WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN #RIPCARRIE pic.twitter.com/vl3bQg66cM
— Bryan Fuller (@BryanFuller) December 27, 2016
RIP Carrie Fisher.
Thank you for bringing a forceful space princess to our galaxy and for breaking stereotypes on and off the screen. pic.twitter.com/1lWlifkeOO
— Adrian Grenier (@adriangrenier) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher’s Postcards From the Edge was the first book I ever read about mental health. It is raw and brilliant and funny and inspiring.
— Matt Haig (@matthaig1) December 27, 2016
No damsel in distress! RIP Carrie Fisher pic.twitter.com/4jY3hw5EgJ
— Bryce Dallas Howard (@BryceDHoward) December 27, 2016
Oh man. RIP Carrie Fisher. I thought you were the coolest.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) December 27, 2016
Heartbreaking to hear the news about @carriefisher. She was always one of our favorite guests. She, adorably, had no filter. Bless her.
— Kathie Lee Gifford (@KathieLGifford) December 27, 2016
@carrieffisher You had me at “Hug me harder!” Goodnight sweet princess pic.twitter.com/OSMy8yNfaK
— Mitch Pileggi (@MitchPileggi1) December 27, 2016
So rare for a woman in Hollywood to get to be an icon at different ages. Bereft we will not get to witness grand dame-era Carrie Fisher.
— Gwenda Bond (@Gwenda) December 27, 2016
A brave lady. On and off screen. May she rest in peace and power. pic.twitter.com/1vfrGtZPnq
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 27, 2016
So so so sad. Thank you, Carrie Fisher. What a loss.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) December 27, 2016
Carrie fisher – great wit – great friend / one of the brightest lights has gone out . Deep condolences to Billie and Debbie pic.twitter.com/NoUQt1mq5u
— Courtney Love Cobain (@Courtney) December 27, 2016
Rest In Peace Carrie fisher. You will never be forgotten
— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) December 27, 2016
“Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” Another great Carrie Fisher quote. #RIPCarrie #ForceOfNature
— Denis Leary (@denisleary) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher was a such a big part of life here in L.A. The world has lost another great talent and a wonderful person. Love & Mercy.
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) December 27, 2016
A princess. A star. A friend. #CarrieFisher. With sadness, love, and wonderful memories.
— Miss Piggy (@MissPiggy) December 27, 2016
#CarrieFisher. The galaxy loved you. The world loved you. I loved you. Missing you already.
— Kermit the Frog (@KermitTheFrog) December 27, 2016
One year ago almost to the day. Goodbye Princess. We’ll miss you, and all 3 of your feelings. pic.twitter.com/S0nel1P6iK
— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) December 27, 2016
Up yours 2016! Long live #CarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/461QMZSMN1
— Jeff Ross (@realjeffreyross) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher- soar with the angels. So smart, and wry, and bold and brave and gifted. Rest In Peace Carrie.
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) December 27, 2016
So sad to hear about the unique Carrie Fisher. Once, at the White House, I got to tell her the story of how she accidentally saved my life.
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) December 27, 2016
Good bye Carrie .. now all of heaven will be enriched by your sharp wit and tenderness
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) December 27, 2016
My love to you #CarrieFisher every time i saw you it was a love fest… hugs and smiles and truth… came pouring out. I love and adore you
— Edward James Olmos (@edwardjolmos) December 27, 2016
It has been such an honour working with you on this movie Wonderwell. It’s not going to be the same on set without you. #RIPCarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/Atu1dCsXUb
— Rita Ora (@RitaOra) December 27, 2016
Got to interview Carrie Fisher for some mag way back… She was funny, ballsy, eerily perceptive & totally game. A voice who’ll be missed.
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) December 27, 2016
After George Michael’s passing yesterday, can’t believe I’m tweeting about Carrie Fisher’s untimely death 2day. She was the beloved Princess
— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) December 27, 2016
triple whammy at the end of the year. rick parfitt, george michael and now carrie fisher. i’m numb… RIP carrie
— Belinda Carlisle (@belindaofficial) December 27, 2016
If you have HBO you can watch Carrie Fisher’s 1 woman show “Wishful Drinking” whenever you like. https://t.co/7gDXD9RuEd
— ((((Peter Sagal)))) (@petersagal) December 27, 2016
This is such a heartbreaking loss. Thank you, Carrie Fisher…for your immense talent, advocacy,… https://t.co/oI1o3hdYl1
— Melissa Rauch (@MelissaRauch) December 27, 2016
Ready for 2016 to be over #CarrieFisher #GeorgeMichael #Prince #DavidBowie #FrancaSozzani #GeneWilder #AlanRickman #UnitedStatesOfAmerica
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) December 27, 2016
Devastated by the world’s loss of @carrieffisher, a fierce, funny, brilliant actress and activist who is gone too soon.
— Christian Slater (@ChristianSlater) December 27, 2016
Rip Carrie Fisher
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) December 27, 2016
#CarrieFisher love and light on your journey- thank you for your wit and talent
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) December 27, 2016
Thank you Carrie… For everything. Prayers for mom, for Todd, for your sweet Billie. @carrieffisher #CarrieFisher @DebbieReynolds1
— Bonnie Hunt (@BonnieHunt_real) December 28, 2016
My thoughts are with the families and friends of Carrie Fisher and George Michael. Such heartbreaking news
— Lacey Chabert (@IamLaceyChabert) December 27, 2016
FIERCE this woman was! RIP #CarrieFisher https://t.co/aLiBr2EseZ
— Sasha Grey (@SashaGrey) December 28, 2016
God, please look after @carrieffisher She means a lot to us!
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) December 28, 2016
Some times we lose amazing people in our lives. I never knew or even met Carrie Fisher, but she was one of my heroes. She will be missed.
— TY SIMPKINS (@TYSIMPKINSactor) December 28, 2016
Carrie Fisher. Her story reminds me there is grace in owning your struggles just as powerfully as your strengths. Always need reminding. pic.twitter.com/kHp9DYMm73
— hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) December 28, 2016
Carrie Fisher was funny and fearless and unabashedly human. It’s an old saying, but she was a real trouper. https://t.co/fTlfBSfaQg
— Conan O’Brien (@ConanOBrien) December 28, 2016
RIP Carrie
2000 she grabbed my ass and said ” you would have loved me when I was on Xanax”. Funny, interesting, chaotic , soulful. Friend.— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) December 28, 2016
If I helped 10% Carrie Fisher did. Mentored, made laugh, cry, loved, loved by, her honesty led many out of darkness. Be a life well lived.
— Tom Arnold (@TomArnold) December 28, 2016
Carrie Fisher was not just a princess.
She was a true artist and a good friend to our family.
We will miss her.
love, yoko pic.twitter.com/4InBWxkZau— Yoko Ono (@yokoono) December 29, 2016
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