Very sad news is being reported today, as actress Carrie Fisher has passed away at the age of 60.
According to People and numerous other sources, Fisher died in the hospital where she was receiving treatment for a heart attack she endured on a plane ride from London to Los Angeles on December 23rd. She had been on a tour promoting her new book, The Princess Diarist.
Fisher family spokesperson Simon Halls shared the following statement with People:
“It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning. She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers.”
Fisher is best known by many for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, a role she recently reprised in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as General Organa.
According to People and numerous other sources, Fisher died in the hospital where she was receiving treatment for a heart attack she endured on a plane ride from London to Los Angeles on December 23rd. She had been on a tour promoting her new book, The Princess Diarist.
Fisher family spokesperson Simon Halls shared the following statement with People:
“It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning. She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers.”
Fisher is best known by many for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, a role she recently reprised in Star Wars: The Force Awakens as General Organa.
- 12/27/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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