Here’s further proof “Star Wars” legend Carrie Fisher was an out-of-this-world entertainer: She’s now billed as a co-writer on a Sean Lennon song. Lennon, the son of Beatles icon John Lennon, released a new track he wrote with Fisher before her death late last year.
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Dan Aykroyd Pens Witty, Intimate Tribute to Former Fiancee…
Former “Saturday Night Live” star and “Ghostbusters” actor Dan Aykroyd wrote a hilarious and touching recount of the times he shared with Carrie Fisher in Empire Magazine’s tribute to the late “Star Wars” actress. With dry wit, Aykroyd reminisced about the time he and Fisher first met in New York when Fisher was hosting an episode of “SNL.”
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Lucasfilm Has No Plans to Digitally Recreate Carrie Fisher
Over the last week, rumors have surfaced that Lucasfilm was in talks with the estate of Carrie Fisher to possibly digitally recreate the late actress for Star Wars: Episode IX . In a rare case, Lucasfilm has put those rumors to rest with the following official statement : We don’t normally respond to fan or press speculation, but there is a rumor circulating that we would like to address.
Pays tribute to Fisher, Reynolds
Los Angeles, Jan 9 The 74th Golden Globe Awards ceremony paid a tribute to late actresses, mother-daughter Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds by showcasing clips of some of their memorable roles. While hosting the gala, comedian Jimmy Fallon stopped the show to pay tribute to Fisher and Reynolds at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California.
Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds buried together after LA memorial service
Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds have been laid to rest at a funeral in Los Angeles, where the ashes of the Star Wars actress were carried in an urn shaped like a Prozac pill. The actresses were buried together during a private family service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park-Hollywood Hills following their deaths just a day apart.
Princess Leia as a Disney princess is just one possibility for the character’s future
On the same day that scores of celebrity mourners were gathering at the neighboring L.A. homes of Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher after their deaths last month, fans and filmmakers were weighing the fate of Fisher’s most iconic character, Princess Leia. Cody Christensen, a fan from Cedar City, Utah, has his wish: The father of five daughters has launched a Change.org petition to “Make Leia an official Disney princess.”
Leia’s fate in ‘Star Wars’ discussed after Carrie Fisher’s death
Carrie Fisher’s Dec. 27 death has left a disturbance in the Force.
Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds’s close relationship revealed in documentary trailer
The trailer for a documentary movie about Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher’s mother-daughter relationship has dropped, and it’s an emotional watch. The Hollywood stars died within a day of each other in December, and HBO quickly announced it was bringing forward its documentary Bright Lights.
Star Wars fans weep as they come together to remember Carrie Fisher
Actor Casper Van Dien and his girlfriend Jennifer Wenger, who donned Leia’s famous gold bikini from Return Of The Jedi, were among those in the crowd. Van Dien, famous for his leading role in sci-fi film Starship Troopers, said he was “devastated” by Fisher’s death.
Carrie Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, speaks for first time
There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me.”
Remembering Carrie Fisher for her iconic character, grace and honesty
In this Nov. 13, 1978 file photo, Harrison Ford talks with Carrie Fisher during a break in the filming of the CBS-TV special “The Star Wars Holiday” in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, Fisher died at the age of 60. In this Nov. 13, 1978 file photo, Harrison Ford talks with Carrie Fisher during a break in the filming of the CBS-TV special “The Star Wars Holiday” in Los Angeles.
Debbie Reynolds, left, and daughter Carrie Fisher (AP).
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They loved her, and she knows: Mardi Gras crew honors Carrie Fisher
New Orleans a Their hair wrapped in side buns, wielding lightsabers and dressed as everything from Wookiees to stormtroopers, thousands of people turned out Friday to honor Carrie Fisher, the actress famous for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movies. Fisher, whose tough-talking princess defied Empire generals while tossing off one-liners like “into the garbage chute, flyboy,” died Tuesday.
Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher to be buried together
Debbie Reynolds’ son said Friday his mother and sister, actress Carrie Fisher, will have a joint funeral and will be buried together. Todd Fisher said the actresses will be interred at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, the final resting place of numerous celebrities, including Lucille Ball, Dick Van Patten, Liberace, Florence Henderson, David Carradine and Bette Davis.
Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds Joint Funeral Planned
Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds will be memorialized in a joint funeral early next week and buried side-by-side at Forrest Lawn in Burbank, according to a TMZ report . TMZ has also learned that after an autopsy was performed on Fisher, a death certificate issued on Friday does not list a cause of death because that is still not clear.
Carrie Fisher fans gather in New Orleans to pay respects
The Mardi Gras Krewe is dedicated to all things sci-fi and fantasy related and has always drawn inspiration from the Star Wars movies. The group’s logo features the head of Chewbacca, the furry Wookiee who was Han Solo’s close friend and co-pilot.
Actress Debbie Reynolds, 84, dies a day after daughter
In this March 6, 1959, file photo actress Debbie Reynolds boards an airliner in New York en route to Spain where she will film a new picture.
Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher linked by death
In this Sept. 10, 2011, file photo, Debbie Reynolds, left, and Carrie Fisher arrive at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher linked by death
10, 2011, file photo, Debbie Reynolds, left, and Carrie Fisher arrive at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Reynolds, star of the 1952 classic “Singin’ in the Rain” died Wednesda… .
‘I want to be with Carrie’ – Actress Debbie Reynolds dies one day after daughter Carrie Fisher
Debbie Reynolds, left, with her daughter Carrie Fisher at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles in 2011 The 84-year-old Singin’ In The Rain star died on Wednesday, her son Todd Fisher announced, saying: “She’s now with Carrie and we’re all heartbroken.” She suffered a suspected stroke and emergency services were called at 1pm local time on Wednesday to her son’s Beverly Hills home, where they were making plans for Fisher’s funeral, according to Tmz.com.
Famous mom and daughter shared complicated bond
Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, a mother-daughter duo who embodied two generations of Hollywood fame.
Fans create impromptu Walk of Fame star for Carrie Fisher
Fisher fans took over a blank star on Hollywood Boulevard and used paste-on letters to spell out her name and the phrase “May the force be with you always.” Candles and flowers surround the star. Fisher did not have an official star on the Walk of Fame, but administrators of the Los Angeles tourist attraction are allowing the tribute temporarily to give fans a place to mourn.
‘Force Awakens’ Deleted Scene Reveals Classic Leia Wit
Carrie Fisher reprised her iconic role as Princess Leia Organa in last year’s The Force Awakens , yet her screen time was much less than what moviegoers saw of her in the original trilogy. Though featured in a number of key scenes, Fisher’s Leia was far from the focal point of the film.
Carrie Fisher to appear in new ‘Family Guy’ shows, ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’
Carrie Fisher had completed work on two episodes of Family Guy and Star Wars: Episode VIII before her death on Tuesday. Variety reported Fisher is set to appear on Family Guy in her recurring role as Angela, a supervisor to main protagonist Peter Griffen voiced by creator Seth MacFarlane at the brewery where he works.
Carrie Fisher: A princess, a rebel and a brave comic voice
Carrie Fisher expounds upon “Hollywood Inbreeding 101” during her autobiographical show “Wishful Drinking,” at Studio 54 in New York, Sept. 24, 2009.
Carrie Fisher once hosted SNL and it was hilarious
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5 Ways Carrie Fisher Helped the LGBTQ Community
Once, when a Star Wars fan called Princess Leia actress Carrie Fisher her role model, Fisher replied, “I’m so sorry.” Despite her fame and literary accomplishments, Fisher remained plain-spoken and self-effacing-she considered herself a terrible actress and told her young daughter that her family’s history of mental illness and substance abuse provided all the material she’d need to become a professional comedian.
Cinnabon deletes, apologizes for Carrie Fisher tweet after backlash
Cinnabon deletes, apologizes for Carrie Fisher tweet after backlash The promotional tweet said Fisher “will always have the best buns in the galaxy.” Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hr9oNc Was Cinnabon’s tweet about the late Carrie Fisher done in poor taste? Many on social media seem to think so, while others think Fisher would have appreciated the deleted post.
How strong women are reacting to the death of Carrie Fisher
Scores of celebs, including numerous Star Wars cast members, have been sharing their sadness over Carrie Fisher’s death at the age of 60 following a heart attack. Including these strong women.
Princess Leia superfan remembers idol Carrie Fisher
In these photos, Cassandra Munro shows off her Princess Leia costume from the original 1977 Star Wars film. On the morning of Dec. 27, the day that Carrie Fisher passed away, Cassandra Munro’s phone lit up with messages from friends around the world.
The Carrie Fisher You May Not Have Known
Actress and writer Carrie Fisher died at the age of 60 on Tuesday after going into cardiac arrest on Friday during a flight from London to Los Angeles. Although Fisher is known for playing Princess Leia, she was just as famous for her wit and dry humor as she was for her iconic role in ” Star Wars .”
Carrie Fisher dead: The actress shared thoughts on mortality only a month before her death
In an interview published in Rolling Stone in November, journalist Andy Greene asked the actor whether the 60-year-old feared death. Carrie Fisher, who rose to fame as Princess Leia in the Star Wars films and later endured drug addiction and stormy romances, has died at age 60 following a recent cardiac episode.
Carrie Fisher on life: 10 great quotes about men, fame, feminism
She made her big debut as a fictional Princess Leia Organa in the “Star Wars” films, but Carrie Fisher, who died Dec. 27, 2016, is as well known today for her wit and sharp tongue. Here she on many topics from sanity to celebrity.
Appreciation: Fisher’s greatest moments came off-screen
The former ‘Star Wars’ actress, daughter of actress Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher, best-selling author and activist died at age 60. The former ‘Star Wars’ actress, daughter of actress Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher, best-selling author and activist died at age 60. Singer Eddie Fisher and wife Debbie Reynolds cuddle their two youngsters, 4-month-old Todd, left, and 19-month-old Carrie. Carrie played Princess Leia in “Star Wars” films and later wrote books about her fight against drug and alcohol addiction.
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Princess Leia was fine. But Princess Leia wouldn’t have existed without the woman who played her and who had to live a life after the hair buns came off.
Carrie Fisher: A Princess of Hope
From her first big screen scene as Princess Leia a grainy holographic plea for help to her presumably final bow a stirring message of hope delivered nearly 40 years later with a CGI-aided grin Carrie Fisher provided a vision of beauty, brains and bravery wrapped in cinnamon-bun curls. As the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, she arrived in the world as Hollywood royalty.
Mark Hamill leads tributes to Carrie Fisher
Mark Hamill has led tributes to Carrie Fisher after she passed away on Tuesday at the age of 60. The ‘Star Wars: The Force Awaken’ actress’ daughter Billie Lourd confirmed her mother had passed away after suffering a heart attack and Carrie’s co-star has taken to Twitter to mourn the loss of his friend. Uploading an old black and white picture of himself with Carrie, Mark – who played Luke Skywalker – simply wrote: “No words #Devastated ” And tributes have continued to flood in from Carrie’s friends, co-stars and other celebrities who looked up to her.
Star Wars Star Carrie Fisher Is in Stable Condition, Her Mom Says
“Carrie is in stable condition. If there is a change,we will share it. For all her fans & friends.
Carrie Fisher’s celebrity friends wish her a fast recovery
Friends and colleagues of Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher shared their hopes for a swift recovery for the “Star Wars” star on Saturday, a day after she was taken to a Los Angeles intensive care unit. Fisher, 60, suffered heart problems during a flight on Friday from London, where she had been shooting the third season of the British television comedy “Catastrophe.”
Harrison Ford Reacts to Carrie Fisher Heart Attack: – I’m…
Han Solo actor is latest “Star Wars” co-star to release a statement supporting the actress and screenwriter during this difficult time The Han Solo actor, who last appeared by her side on the big screen in 2015’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” released a statement on the situation Saturday, joining Mark Hamill and a number of other Hollywood stars voicing their support for the iconic actress and screenwriter. “I’m shocked and saddened to hear the news about my dear friend,” Ford said in a statement released to the media.
new Best wishes flow in for a Star Warsa star Carrie Fisher
Tributes and well-wishes poured in for “Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher, who was spending Christmas Eve in a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a medical emergency on a flight the day before. “Princess Leia can survive anything!” wrote one fan on Twitter.
Carrie Fisher remains in intensive care unit, brother says
Carrie Fisher’s brother says the “Star Wars” actress is receiving treatment in an intensive care unit after suffering a medical emergency on a flight Friday. Todd Fisher said Friday night that his sister is receiving excellent care, but that he could not classify her condition.
a Star Warsa actress Carrie Fisher stabilised and in intensive care following medical emergency
Carrie Fisher has been stabilised and is in intensive care following a medical emergency on a plane last night . The actress, who is best known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars , was on a flight from LA to London yesterday when she is reported to have suffered a cardiac arrest .
Carrie Fisher’s brother says ‘Star Wars’ actress in ICU after medical issue on jet
“Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher is receiving treatment in an intensive care unit after suffering a medical emergency on a flight Friday , according to her brother. Todd Fisher said Friday night that his sister is receiving excellent care, but that he could not classify her condition.
Carrie Fisher, ‘Star Wars’ actress, suffers in-flight cardiac incident
Carrie Fisher was hospitalized Friday in Los Angeles after suffering a cardiac event aboard a United Airlines flight from London to Los Angeles, a source familiar with the incident told CNN. The flight was on approach to Los Angeles when the 60-year-old actress who played Princess Leia in “Star Wars” became ill.
Actress Carrie Fisher hospitalized after cardiac episode on LA-bound flight
“Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher was in critical condition Friday after suffering a “cardiac episode” during a flight from London to Los Angeles, according to airline and emergency officials. Fisher, 60, was rushed to UCLA Medical Center by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics shortly after noon, after her 11-hour flight touched down at LAX.
Carrie Fisher suffers massive heart attack aboard airplane
The 60-year-old Fisher was flying from London to Los Angeles Friday when she went into cardiac arrest, TMZ.com reported. Carrie Fisher, the actress best known for playing Princess Leia in Star Wars, suffered a massive heart attack aboard an airplane, according to a report.
Actress and author Carrie Fisher.
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, stars react to Carrie Fisher’s health crisis The ‘Star Wars’ actress suffered a heart attack onboard an LAX-bound plane on Friday. Check out this story on AlamogordoNews.com: http://usat.ly/2hh4fHk Carrie Fisher, photographed in December 2015, was being treated in an intensive care unit after a serious medical emergency on a flight, her brother Todd Fisher, told the Associated Press..
Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher to be buried together
In this Sept. 10, 2011 file photo, Carrie Fisher kisses her mother, Debbie Reynolds, as they arrive at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.