Rest in peace Carrie Fisher,
2016 strikes again, the year took our iconic Princess Leia. On Tuesday, the legendary Star Wars’ actress passed away just four days after suffering from a heart attack at the age of 60. The iconic actress is survived by her mother and her daughter.
Well known for her honesty and speaking her mindt, Carrie Fisher will be missed. The iconic Princess Leia will be remembered for her roles in the Star Wars’ series and her truth-telling books.
Hollywood Royalty.
Born in California in 1956, Fisher was a Hollywood Royalty child. She was the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds. The couple split when Carrie was just two years old after her father left her mother for actress Elizabeth Taylor. At that time it was a huge scandal.
Often in the spotlight.
After her parents’ divorce, Carrie was often surrounded by the showbiz scandals and attention, turning to books as a way to escape the situation, she eventually became the family’s bookworm. She enjoyed reading classics and poetry. This would influence her in her career as a writer.
Debuting onstage.
Carrie made her first debut as an actress when she was 15 years old. In 1973 revival of the Broadway musical “Irene” along with her mother.
On screen debut.
Four years after, she made her on-screen debut on “Shampoo” where she played a teen who seduces an adventurous hairstylist.
Icon coming up.
Her major role will always be Princess Leia. In 1977, Fisher appeared as Luke’s lost twin sister in Star Wars, which was her first starring role and the second film she had ever appeared in..
Star Wars series.
The role would make her an icon and a sci-fi sex symbol. The actress would appear again in the 1980 and 1983 films, and of course in the most recent Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
The iconic actress recently revealed that she shared a romantic adventure with her co-star Harrison Ford during the filming of the Star Wars series.
Paul Simon.
The actress dated Paul Simon during the 70s.
Marriage with Paul Simon.
The couple got married from August 1983 to July 1984.
The 80s.
During this decade Carrie made many movies, among them the sequel for Star Wars and When Harry Met Sally…
Turning her talent into writing.
Carrie was never too fond of acting and the showbiz industry. She slowly drifted away from acting and turned into writing to express herself. In writing, she found her voice as truth-telling about Hollywood life. Books such as Postcards from the Edge, Delusions Grandma, The Princess Diarist.
Wishful Drinking.
Carrie, who lived a life of struggle with bipolar disorder and substance abuse, found her voice in writing. In 2011 her memoirs “Wishful Drinking” were turned into a play and in 2011 an HBO special.
The Force Awakens.
In interviews, Fisher often talked in an ambiguous way of Princess Leia, referring to her as a loner. But in the most recent delivery of the series, she seemed to make peace with her on-screen alter ego. Attributing the success of the series to the fact that is all about family.
Hollywood offspring.
Carrie is survived by her mother, and her daughter “Scream Queens” actress Billie Lourd.
And her beloved Gary
She’s also survived by her inseparable friend Gary, her French bulldog who accompanied her everywhere.
Carrie Fisher’s top moments:
When she addressed Hollywood beauty standards.
Earlier this year people criticized how the actress aged, and she didn’t hesitate to put them in the right place, and share some pure wisdom: “Youth & beauty R NOT ACCOMPLISHMENTS, they’re the TEMPORARY happy products of Time or DNA. Don’t hold your Breath 4 either.”
When she talked about living with a bipolar disorder:
The actress openly talked about it earlier in her career in the documentary The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive.
When she admitted trying to get Gary into The Force Awakens.
Her huge love for Gary made her get him into red carpets and interviews, and she admitted trying to get him into her last movie.
Her proud mama moments.
Reactions to Carrie’s passing away.
People are devastated after learning the news and are paying tribute to Carrie.
Now you have transformed into the force itself Princess, rest in peace.