What we know about Carrie Fisher’s next ‘Star Wars’ movie The last time we saw Leia onscreen, she was a general. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iBQAIU Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the ‘Star Wars’ films, died at the age of 60. Her family, friends, and fans expressed their sadness via social media.