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Mr. Television · 12-27-2016, 02:29 PM

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/27/mo...leia.html?_r=0
Carrie Fisher, ‘Star Wars’ Royalty, Dies at 60

By DAVE ITZKOFF DEC. 27, 2016

Carrie Fisher, the actress, author and screenwriter who brought a rare combination of nerve, grit and hopefulness to her most indelible role, as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movie franchise phenomenon, died on Tuesday morning. 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,” a family spokesman, Simon Hall, wrote in a statement.

Ms. Fisher had a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles on Friday and had been hospitalized in Los Angeles.

Ms. Fisher, the daughter of the pop singer Eddie Fisher and the actress Debbie Reynolds, went on to use her perch among Hollywood royalty to offer wry commentary in her books on the paradoxes and absurdities of the entertainment industry.

“Star Wars,” released in 1977, turned her overnight into an international movie star. The film, written and directed by George Lucas, traveled around the world, drawing record box-office numbers. It proved to be the first installment of a blockbuster space adventure franchise whose vivid, even preposterous characters — living “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away,” as the opening sequence announced — became pop culture legends and the progenitors of a merchandising bonanza.

Ms. Fisher established Princess Leia as a damsel who could very much deal with her own distress, whether facing down the villainy of the dreaded Darth Vader or the romantic interests of the roguish smuggler Han Solo.

Tar Tar Binks · 12-27-2016, 02:31 PM

Very sad news. May she Rest In Peace.

Mr. Television · 12-27-2016, 02:33 PM

One of my first crushes. R.I.P. Carrie. Gone far too soon.

Bonniegirl · 12-27-2016, 02:47 PM

Ahhh! Oh no! She didn't recover! Very Sad!

RIP Carrie!

OH Nuts! · 12-27-2016, 03:00 PM

Very sad. She was a kind person, in addition to being a talented celeb. Rest in peace dear Carrie.

Svenfan1234 · 12-27-2016, 03:06 PM

R.I.P.

Torgo · 12-27-2016, 03:16 PM

RIP not only an iconic actress, but a great writer.

Mr. Television · 12-27-2016, 03:23 PM

Hollywood reacts

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...es-age-60.html

Edison · 12-27-2016, 03:26 PM

First time I saw her, "Shampoo" in '75 (her film debut), I thought she is really something. Really going to miss her.

egghead · 12-27-2016, 04:30 PM

Seems like everyone is dying this year.

RIP, Carrie Fisher

MrCleveland · 12-27-2016, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egghead

Seems like everyone is dying this year.

RIP, Carrie Fisher

I know...In a way, I'm glad 2016 is ending...This year sucked!

And... I still remember when Carrie Fisher was in "The Blues Brothers". May the force be with her...

AB · 12-27-2016, 04:44 PM

Rest in peace.

treky · 12-27-2016, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egghead

Seems like everyone is dying this year.

RIP, Carrie Fisher

oh I know; it's SO sad.
And now Carrie Fischer. R.I.P.

PhoenixAcres · 12-27-2016, 05:53 PM

Terrible news.

Too young.

Carrie Fisher

Penny Lane · 12-27-2016, 09:48 PM

12-27-2016, 02:29 PM	#1
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,128	Carrie Fisher - Princess Leia Dies at 60 http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/27/mo...leia.html?_r=0 Carrie Fisher, ‘Star Wars’ Royalty, Dies at 60 By DAVE ITZKOFF DEC. 27, 2016 Carrie Fisher, the actress, author and screenwriter who brought a rare combination of nerve, grit and hopefulness to her most indelible role, as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movie franchise phenomenon, died on Tuesday morning. 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,” a family spokesman, Simon Hall, wrote in a statement. Ms. Fisher had a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles on Friday and had been hospitalized in Los Angeles. Ms. Fisher, the daughter of the pop singer Eddie Fisher and the actress Debbie Reynolds, went on to use her perch among Hollywood royalty to offer wry commentary in her books on the paradoxes and absurdities of the entertainment industry. “Star Wars,” released in 1977, turned her overnight into an international movie star. The film, written and directed by George Lucas, traveled around the world, drawing record box-office numbers. It proved to be the first installment of a blockbuster space adventure franchise whose vivid, even preposterous characters — living “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away,” as the opening sequence announced — became pop culture legends and the progenitors of a merchandising bonanza. Ms. Fisher established Princess Leia as a damsel who could very much deal with her own distress, whether facing down the villainy of the dreaded Darth Vader or the romantic interests of the roguish smuggler Han Solo.
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12-27-2016, 02:31 PM	#2
Tar Tar Binks Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 26, 2016 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 150	Very sad news. May she Rest In Peace.
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12-27-2016, 03:26 PM	#9
Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	First time I saw her, "Shampoo" in '75 (her film debut), I thought she is really something. Really going to miss her. Attached Images

12-27-2016, 02:33 PM	#3
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,128	One of my first crushes. R.I.P. Carrie. Gone far too soon.

12-27-2016, 02:47 PM	#4
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,576	Ahhh! Oh no! She didn't recover! Very Sad! RIP Carrie!

12-27-2016, 03:00 PM	#5
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Very sad. She was a kind person, in addition to being a talented celeb. Rest in peace dear Carrie.

12-27-2016, 03:23 PM	#8
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,128	Hollywood reacts http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...es-age-60.html

12-27-2016, 04:30 PM	#10
egghead Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 08, 2016 Posts: 216	Seems like everyone is dying this year. RIP, Carrie Fisher

12-27-2016, 04:44 PM	#12
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Rest in peace.

12-27-2016, 05:53 PM	#14
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	Terrible news. Too young. Carrie Fisher

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