few minutes the devastating news that she's passed away at 60. she'll be remembered for princess leia, a sad day for so many here in the country. >> we want to look back now at her life and legacy. our nbc news colleague steve patterson reports. i'm a member of the imperial senate on a diplomatic mission. >> reporter: in this galaxy and perhaps others far away, carrie fischer is hollywood royalty best remembered as princess leia from "star wars." >> into the garbage chute. >> reporter: landing the role at just 19 she captivated audiences for decades returning later in "the force awakens". >> i have always hated watching you leave. >> reporter: even before battling the empire she was born into the spotlight. daughter to famous parents eddie fischer and debbie reynolds she debuted in "shampoo" in 1975. >> i remained ce eed celibate f