Carrie Fisher (1956-2016)
It is a time of sorrow with the announcement of the passing of actress Carrie Fisher, who died of a fatal heart attack at 60 years old on December 27, 2016. She was probably best remembered to all Star Wars fans as Princess Leia Organa and was the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds, who had stood beside her on her deathbed.
Born in 1956, Carrie Fisher grew up in showbiz, and when she reached age 15, she appeared on stage with her mother in a musical play on the Broadway stage called "Irene". Her film career began with her debut role in the comedy "Shampoo" with Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, etc. Her big break in 1977 came when she starred opposite Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford (with whom she had a real-life relationship) in an unforgettable epic space adventure from director George Lucas. It would soon become the top-grossing movie franchise entitled "Star Wars" as her iconic role of Princess Leia. Fisher would eventually reprise her role once again in the infamous "Star Wars Holiday Special" as well as two more films, "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi". Thirty-two years later, she would return to the character she portrayed in "The Force Awakens", which came out in 2015. Before her death, she had already finished her work in the upcoming chapter, "Episode VIII", and scheduled its release in December 2017.
Aside from her fame as Leia, Fisher had made other film appearances, mostly cameos and supporting roles. These include "The Blues Brothers", "Hannah and Her Sisters", "The 'Burbs", "When Harry Met Sally...", "Scream 3", "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back", "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle", "Fanboys" and more. She had done work on television outside of film, notably in the animated sitcom "Family Guy" as Peter Griffin's boss and supervisor, Angela. Outside her film and television acting, she has also doctored film scripts. Carrie has even authored semi-autobiography novels and her autobiography.
My condolences go to her family and friends. All I can say is farewell, Carrie Fisher. You gave us a strong female character, and may the force be with you.
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