Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies

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Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60 - days after suffering a cardiac arrest
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[Teajunkie]

US actress Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars series, has died aged 60, days after suffering a heart attack.
Fisher was taken ill on a flight from London to LA on Friday and was taken to hospital when the plane landed.
But a family statement said with "deep sadness" she died on Tuesday morning.
As well as starring in other films such as The Blues Brothers and When Harry Met Sally, Fisher also wrote four novels and three memoirs.

• Obituary

In a statement released on behalf of Fisher's daughter Billie Lourd, spokesman Simon Halls said: "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."

source: bbc news

[prezzy]

Most 'celebrity' or 'famous' people dying I really couldn't give a shit about (G Michael et al)

Carrie Fisher / princess leia I am actually saddened by

[Mickey]

ohhh no
I loved her for her role in star wars

RIP

[MHP]

Her role in the Blues Brothers was often overlooked... May the force be with you Carrie.

[prezzy]

She spoke out a lot on mental health issues which should be commended - great woman, sad loss....