Carrie Fisher's mother Debbie Reynolds thanks fans for their love and prayers as condolences are pouring in from 'Star Wars' cast and many other celebrities.
- Dec 28, 2016
AceShowbiz - Hollywood is mourning the death of Carrie Fisher. Disney, "Star Wars" creator George Lucas, her castmates, and many other stars paid tribute to the late actress after news broke out that she passed away Tuesday, December 27 in hospital.
Harrison Ford, her on-screen love interest and one-time lover, 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."
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."
Disney CEO Bob Iger stated, "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. 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."
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy echoed the sentiment, "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."
She added, "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."
Fisher's former co-stars like Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels and director Colin Trevorrow paid their respect as well. Billie Lourd's "Scream Queens" co-stars Lea Michele and Glen Powell also sent their support and prayers.
Other stars paying homage to the Princess Leia depicter included Sarah Paulson, Demi Lovato, Grant Gustin, Elizabeth Banks, Rosie O'Donnell, Chris Evans, Chloe Moretz, Anna Kendrick, Brie Larson and Gabrielle Union.
Fisher's mother Debbie Reynolds responded, "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."
Carrie Fisher passed away several days after she had cardiac arrest during a flight from London to Los Angeles. She reportedly suffered heart attack 15 minutes before her plane was scheduled to land. She was rushed to UCLA Medical Center and allegedly never regained consciousness.
no words #Devastated pic.twitter.com/R9Xo7IBKmh
��� Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2016
Always. pic.twitter.com/DvRhYCSHeV
��� Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) December 27, 2016
My heart today.. 💔 I love you Billie. pic.twitter.com/2AhltGzn3P
��� Lea Michele (@msleamichele) 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
RIP Carrie Fisher 😔
��� Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) December 27, 2016
It's been overstated, but it's been a difficult, heavy year.
Learning Carrie Fisher has passed breaks my heart as it does so many others.
��� Grant Gustin (@grantgust) December 27, 2016
So so so sad. Thank you, Carrie Fisher. What a loss.
��� Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) December 27, 2016
#CarrieFisher was so witty and provocative and unrelentingly interesting. Goddamn, I loved her. Everyone did.
��� Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) December 27, 2016
Rest In Peace Carrie fisher. You will never be forgotten
��� Chlo��« Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) 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
��� Brie Larson (@brielarson) December 27, 2016
