Remembering The Life And Legacy Of 'Star Wars' Actress Carrie Fisher
LOS ANGELES (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Actress Carrie Fisher, who found enduring fame as Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars,'' has died. She was 60.
Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, released a statement through her spokesman saying Fisher died Tuesday just before 9 a.m PST. Lourd said her mother was "loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly.''
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Fisher had been hospitalized since Friday when she suffered a medical emergency on board a flight to Los Angeles.
She made her feature film debut opposite Warren Beatty in the 1975 hit "Shampoo'' and was also an accomplished author who detailed her experiences with addiction and mental illness in several best-selling books, including "Postcards from the Edge" and "Wishful Drinking."
Besides her daughter, Fisher is survived by her brother, Todd Fisher, and her mother, Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds, who thanked fans for their support in a touching Facebook post.
Celebrities, including Fisher's "Star Wars" co-stars, expressed shock and sadness on Tuesday.
Mark Hamill, who plays Princess Leia's twin brother Luke Skywalker, posted a picture of the two of them in character with the caption, "No words. Devastated."
Bob Iger, Chairman & CEO of The Walt Disney Company, released the following statement:
Visionary filmmaker George Lucas said, "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."
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