Tributes and condolences flood in for Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher
- 7 years ago
Tributes continue to pour in for the Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher who died on Tuesday.
The film’s creator George Lucas described Fisher as “extremely smart” and a “talented actress and writer”.
Social media has been flooded with messages, including reaction from fellow actors such as Mark Hamill.
“no words #Devasted,” he tweeted.
Star Wars actor Warwick Davis said: “She was very, very honest and she was very, very down to earth, you know even though she was hugely famous, played this iconic character Princess Leia.
“When she walked the red carpet she was just the everyman, she was just… she didn’t let it go to her head.”
Fans around the world have also been paying tribute to Fisher, who died at the age of 60 after falling ill on a flight from London to Los Angeles.
Fan Daniel Barassi said: “The way she acted, the way she projected herself, there was just the strength within her and being a role model for every other girl. I mean, come on, girls had somebody to look up to. I didn’t just have Han Solo.”
Another fan, Nora Cubas, said: “Very empowering, empowering woman. You know, gives you strength, teaches us women that we can do better and anything possible. So, yeah, strength in women.”
In a facebook message, Carrie Fisher’s mother Debbie Reynolds thanked everyone for embracing what she called the “gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter”.
She added: “I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop. Love Carrie’s Mother.”
Here is a selection of some of the other social media messages:
TWEET FROM ACTOR, BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, WHO PORTRAYED LANDO CALRISSIAN IN “EMPIRE STRIKES BACK” AND “RETURN OF THE JEDI”:
“I’m deeply saddened at the news of Carrie’s passing. She was a dear friend whom I a greatly respected and admired. The force is dark today!”
TWEET FROM ACTOR ANTHONY DANIELS, WHO PLAYS C-3PO:
“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.”
TWEET FROM ACTOR, PRODUCER, AND CREATOR OF “FAMILY GUY” SETH MACFARLANE:
“Carrie Fisher was smart, funny, talented, surprising, and always a hell of a fun time to be around. Family Guy will miss her immensely.”
TWEET FROM ACTOR AND DIRECTOR ELIZABETH BANKS:
“#CarrieFisher was so witty and provocative and unrelentingly interesting. Goddamn, I loved her. Everyone did.”
TWEET FROM COMEDIAN, ACTOR, AND TALK SHOW HOST ELLEN DEGENERES”
“@CarriefFisher was a brilliant writer, actor and friend. So was so much fun. I can’t believe she’s gone.”
TWEET WRITER AND DIRECTOR EDWARD WRIGHT:
“Farewell Carrie Fisher, the writer, actress, icon and wit. So very sad.”
TWEET ACTOR AND DIRECTOR JON FAVREAU:
“Such a sad day for her family, friends and millions of fams. Carrie Fisher is deeply missed.”
TWEET FROM ACTOR WILLIAM SHATNER:
“I’m deeply saddened to learn of the death of Carrie Fisher. I will miss our banterings. A wonderful tal
The film’s creator George Lucas described Fisher as “extremely smart” and a “talented actress and writer”.
Social media has been flooded with messages, including reaction from fellow actors such as Mark Hamill.
“no words #Devasted,” he tweeted.
Star Wars actor Warwick Davis said: “She was very, very honest and she was very, very down to earth, you know even though she was hugely famous, played this iconic character Princess Leia.
“When she walked the red carpet she was just the everyman, she was just… she didn’t let it go to her head.”
Fans around the world have also been paying tribute to Fisher, who died at the age of 60 after falling ill on a flight from London to Los Angeles.
Fan Daniel Barassi said: “The way she acted, the way she projected herself, there was just the strength within her and being a role model for every other girl. I mean, come on, girls had somebody to look up to. I didn’t just have Han Solo.”
Another fan, Nora Cubas, said: “Very empowering, empowering woman. You know, gives you strength, teaches us women that we can do better and anything possible. So, yeah, strength in women.”
In a facebook message, Carrie Fisher’s mother Debbie Reynolds thanked everyone for embracing what she called the “gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter”.
She added: “I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop. Love Carrie’s Mother.”
Here is a selection of some of the other social media messages:
TWEET FROM ACTOR, BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, WHO PORTRAYED LANDO CALRISSIAN IN “EMPIRE STRIKES BACK” AND “RETURN OF THE JEDI”:
“I’m deeply saddened at the news of Carrie’s passing. She was a dear friend whom I a greatly respected and admired. The force is dark today!”
TWEET FROM ACTOR ANTHONY DANIELS, WHO PLAYS C-3PO:
“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.”
TWEET FROM ACTOR, PRODUCER, AND CREATOR OF “FAMILY GUY” SETH MACFARLANE:
“Carrie Fisher was smart, funny, talented, surprising, and always a hell of a fun time to be around. Family Guy will miss her immensely.”
TWEET FROM ACTOR AND DIRECTOR ELIZABETH BANKS:
“#CarrieFisher was so witty and provocative and unrelentingly interesting. Goddamn, I loved her. Everyone did.”
TWEET FROM COMEDIAN, ACTOR, AND TALK SHOW HOST ELLEN DEGENERES”
“@CarriefFisher was a brilliant writer, actor and friend. So was so much fun. I can’t believe she’s gone.”
TWEET WRITER AND DIRECTOR EDWARD WRIGHT:
“Farewell Carrie Fisher, the writer, actress, icon and wit. So very sad.”
TWEET ACTOR AND DIRECTOR JON FAVREAU:
“Such a sad day for her family, friends and millions of fams. Carrie Fisher is deeply missed.”
TWEET FROM ACTOR WILLIAM SHATNER:
“I’m deeply saddened to learn of the death of Carrie Fisher. I will miss our banterings. A wonderful tal