Death came too soon for Carrie Fisher aka Princess Leia Organa.
The iconic actress passed away of a heart attack just today (Wednesday, 28th December), and many celebrities have took to social media to mourn her death. Her passing was first announced early this morning by family’s spokesperson Simon Halls, then confirmed by her mother Debbie Reynolds via a Facebook post.
Fisher’s half-sisters, Tricia and Joely Fisher, were devastated by the news and posted heartbreaking messages on Twitter, accompanied by photos of themselves with Carrie. In Tricia‘s caption, she simply wrote, “Heartbroken,” while Joely said, “The Infathomable loss…the earth is off its axis today…how dare you take her away from us.”
Her “Star Wars” family was also openly grieving, with Harrison Ford stating, “Carrie was one-of-a-kind…brilliant, original. Funny and emotionally fearless. She lived her life, bravely…My thoughts are with her daughter Billie, her mother Debbie, her brother Todd, and her many friends. We will all miss her.”
In a statement, director George Lucas, who worked on all the original “Star Wars” movie, said, “Carrie and I have been friends most of our adult lives. She was extremely smart; a talented actress, writer and comedienne with a very colorful personality that everyone loved. In Star Wars she was our great and powerful princess – feisty, wise and full of hope in a role that was more difficult than most people might think. My heart and prayers are with Billie, Debbie and all Carrie’s family, friends and fans. She will be missed by all.”
Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company Bob Iger expressed, “Carrie Fisher was one-of-a-kind, a true character who shared her talent and her truth with us all with her trademark wit and irreverence. Millions fell in love with her as the indomitable Princess Leia; she will always have a special place in the hearts of Star Wars fans as well as all of us who were lucky enough to know her personally. She will be sorely missed, and we join millions of fans and friends around the world who mourn her loss today.”
President of Lucasfilms Kathleen Kennedy wrote, “Carrie holds such special place in the hearts of everyone at Lucasfilm it is difficult to think of a world without her. She was Princess Leia to the world but a very special friend to all of us. She had an indomitable spirit, incredible wit, and a loving heart. Carrie also defined the female hero of our age over a generation ago. Her groundbreaking role as Princess Leia served as an inspiration of power and confidence for young girls everywhere. We will miss her dearly.”
Legendary director Steven Spielberg wrote, “I have always stood in awe of Carrie. Her observations always made me laugh and gasp at the same time. She didn’t need The Force. She was a force of nature, of loyalty and of friendship. I will miss her very much.”
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” director JJ Abrams, and fellow “Star Wars” actors Mark Hamill, Peter Mayhew, as well as Anthony Daniels also took to Twitter to share their sadness.
See their heartfelt tweets here:
— Bad Robot (@bad_robot) December 27, 2016
no words #Devastated pic.twitter.com/R9Xo7IBKmh
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2016
There are no words for this loss. Carrie was the brightest light in every room she entered. I will miss her dearly. pic.twitter.com/GgIeYGeMt9
— Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) December 27, 2016
I thought I had got what I wanted under the tree. I didn’t. In spite of so many thoughts and prayers from so many. I am very, very sad.
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) December 27, 2016
However, Fisher’s kindness and influence clearly stretched further than her “Star Wars” family, as other co-stars and celebrities also shared their memories and messages of condolences on social media.
Here are some of the messages left by them:
Princess Leia, @carrieffisher now one with the Force. Your kindness & sharp wit will be missed. #RIP PS: Thanks for the milk & cookies. xx pic.twitter.com/sFSy9UmvYY
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) December 27, 2016
She was the brightest, funniest, bravest, kindest, cleverest and sweetest person I ever knew. A crushing blow to lose @carrieffisher
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) December 27, 2016
She loved to give one the oddest and most randomly silly presents. These are the last three things she gave me. #CarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/qmI7YWqlZ6
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) December 27, 2016
#CarrieFisher was so witty and provocative and unrelentingly interesting. Goddamn, I loved her. Everyone did.
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) December 27, 2016
R.I.P. Carrie Fisher. A brilliantly funny, talented woman. We will miss your humor now more than ever.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) December 27, 2016
I’m deeply saddened to learn of the death of Carrie Fisher. I will miss our banterings. A wonderful talent & light has been extinguished.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 27, 2016
The light in The Galaxy is dimmed by the loss of our Princess Leia. May The Force Be With Her!! RIP
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher has passed, she was funnier&smarter than anyone had the right to be. Sail On Silver Girl. Condolences Debbie & Billie
R.I.P.— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) December 27, 2016
Damn
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) December 27, 2016
We just lost a great ally for mental health and addiction. Be strong, be as strong as she’d want you to be. Rest in paradise @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/vxDJkVag06
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher was smart, funny, talented, surprising, and always a hell of a fun time to be around. Family Guy will miss her immensely.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher wore glitter in her hair. When I said I liked it, she ran her fingers through it and lobbed a handful at me. #TheGreatest ? pic.twitter.com/T7NWGdJp8w
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher was part of my childhood. “Princess Leia” was a daring, timeless beauty. She was a light Carrie Fisher reflected flawlessly.
— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) December 27, 2016
We’ve lost a true gem with Carrie Fisher’s passing. Her humor, talent and brutal honesty were gifts to the world. Her voice will be missed.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) December 27, 2016
May her soul rest in eternal peace, as we return her to the heavens, in a galaxy far, far away. pic.twitter.com/6lkgcHam0J
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) December 27, 2016
Sweet, Brilliant, Irreverent, Huge hearted Carrie, You gave me advice I live by to this day, & always will. On the wings of angels fly…❤️
— Sarah Paulson (@MsSarahPaulson) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher. RIP. What a talent. What a year. pic.twitter.com/yEFfv2GN6K
— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) December 27, 2016
Not Carrie Fisher. Just. Not. Carrie Fisher.
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) December 27, 2016
I’m sitting in stunned silence learning of the death of #CarrieFisher. In what has been a particularly sad year this may be the hardest. RIP
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) December 27, 2016
So so so sad. Thank you, Carrie Fisher. What a loss.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher didn’t make it. I am so terribly sorry, and send my sincere condolences to her family, friends and fans all around the world.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) December 27, 2016
Carrie fisher – great wit – great friend / one of the brightest lights has gone out . Deep condolences to Billie and Debbie pic.twitter.com/NoUQt1mq5u
— Courtney Love Cobain (@Courtney) December 27, 2016
It’s been overstated, but it’s been a difficult, heavy year.
Learning Carrie Fisher has passed breaks my heart as it does so many others.— Grant Gustin (@grantgust) December 27, 2016
If I heard Carrie Fisher was going to make an appearance I wanted to see it. U know ur special when Meryl Streep plays YOU in a movie. RIP.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) December 27, 2016
What a woman #CarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/lt4w6AFwp0
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) December 27, 2016
Such a sad day for her family, friends and millions of fans. Carrie Fisher is deeply missed.
— Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) December 27, 2016
God bless @carriefisherofficial This woman and her friendship will be deeply missed. https://t.co/6lj30OT29w pic.twitter.com/JK2zoM6Y9i
— Rita Wilson (@RitaWilson) December 27, 2016
thoughts and prayers to Carrie Fisher’s family
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) December 27, 2016
.@CarriefFisher was a brilliant writer, actor, and friend. She was so much fun. I can’t believe she’s gone. https://t.co/wpxGvBWA0b
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 27, 2016
Carrie was brilliant, funny and talented. Sending huge love be to her mom, her daughter, Billie and her many friends
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) December 27, 2016
She was a walking masterclass. Remained so upbeat throughout her life and career. Unapologetically Carrie Fisher. Always.
— Jordan Fisher (@Jordan_Fisher) December 27, 2016
RIP Carrie Fisher
— roxane gay (@rgay) December 27, 2016
Deepest sympathy to Debbie, Joely, Tricia, Billie, Penny, Gary the dog, & all who knew and loved @carrieffisher. Rest in peace Carrie.
— Carole King (@Carole_King) December 27, 2016
A princess. A star. A friend. #CarrieFisher. With sadness, love, and wonderful memories.
— Miss Piggy (@MissPiggy) December 27, 2016
Thank you Ms. Fisher, for opening up a world of possibilities, strength and hope for all little girls. Rest. pic.twitter.com/LTpZsGeCR8
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 27, 2016
RIP @carrieffisher ?https://t.co/AH2przMxZZ pic.twitter.com/vTQU5VURQx
— Pee-wee Herman (@peeweeherman) December 27, 2016
We’ll never forget you, Carrie. May the Force be with you always.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) December 27, 2016
We just lost a great ally for mental health and addiction. Be strong, be as strong as she’d want you to be. Rest in paradise @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/vxDJkVag06
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) December 27, 2016
RIP Carrie Fisher, 60.
Very sad news. pic.twitter.com/Lskrt1rmXe— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 27, 2016
Watch. It was this energy & wit that made her amazing from Blues Brothers to Catastrophe https://t.co/iirZ4zackK via @youtube
— Paul Scheer (@paulscheer) December 27, 2016
Another way too soon….we did “Soapdish” together and she was kind to me ever since, godspeed, be wry and witty and amazing up there too…
— Willie Garson (@WillieGarson) December 27, 2016
RIP
Carrie FisherMay the force be with you always
… pic.twitter.com/mOx3RwFl6e— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) December 27, 2016
2016 is killing me. So sad in one week losing two greats. First George Michael now Carrie fisher. So sad. I just can’t ???! Rip both of you
— AJ McLean (@skulleeroz) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher has passed, she was funnier&smarter than anyone had the right to be. Sail On Silver Girl. Condolences Debbie & Billie
R.I.P.— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) December 27, 2016
Amazing princess. Kickass warrior. Incredible writer. Kind soul. My first crush at 6. RIP Carrie Fisher…galaxies of fans mourn your loss.
— Chris Hardwick (@hardwick) December 27, 2016
I can’t believe Carrie Fisher’s gone. Heart goes out to her family. Terrible. Fuck 2016.
— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher “Ugh,will everybody stop all of this?”
Us “no, let us gush, you just have to take it”— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 27, 2016
RIP Carrie Fisher ?
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher dedicated her platform to mental health awareness & female empowerment. She is a reason + reminder to keep up your fight. RIP
— h (@halsey) December 27, 2016
“Our beautiful brilliant funny wise kind and generous Blues Sister -so ironic – Xmas was Carrie’s favorite thing next to babies.”
— Dan Aykroyd (@dan_aykroyd) December 27, 2016
I saw Star Wars IV over 50 times in the theater in 1977. @carrieffisher helped shape my entire life! RIP 🙁
— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) December 27, 2016
“I don’t want my life to imitate art, I want my life to be art.” #ripcarriefisher
A photo posted by Zac Efron (@zacefron) on
Saddest of all were tweets which came from the Twitter handle @Gary_TheDog, which is Fisher’s beloved pet.
Saddest tweets to tweet. Mommy is gone. I love you @carrieffisher
— Carrie Fisher’s Dog (@Gary_TheDog) December 27, 2016
I’ll still be waiting for you……. pic.twitter.com/ef461OcqKJ
— Carrie Fisher’s Dog (@Gary_TheDog) December 27, 2016
I was always by your side but best of all you were always by mine. #RIPCarrie pic.twitter.com/QgeOYdmmH2
— Carrie Fisher’s Dog (@Gary_TheDog) December 28, 2016
Love knows no season, It haunts the soul eternally.
— Carrie Fisher’s Dog (@Gary_TheDog) December 28, 2016
You’ll be deeply missed, Princess. Rest in peace.
