Attack on a plane returning to los angeles from london. Fisher had been overseas promoting her eighth book, a recollection about what happened behind the scenes when star wars was filmed. Hollywood reacted quickly after fisher was rushed to the hospital. As if 016 couldnt as if 2016 couldnt get any worse. Sending all our love to carrie fisher. The daughter of Debbie Reynolds she appeared distinned for stardom, becoming a pop culture icon after starring as Princess Leia. She published her first novel in 1987. She went on to become a successful screen writer, revising hollywood scripts while taking on supporting roles in big movies. She reprized her role as Princess Leia in the force awakens and finished shooting the new film in the franchise recently. She spoke publicly about her struggles with bipolar disorder and drug abuse. Rolling stone magazine featured in fisher this month. When asked the question do you fear death. She said she fears the pain of dying and said i have seen death.
Carrie fisher . Well, i mean, some dude living in a desert. [ laughter ] in his home and trying to [ indiscernible ] reporter george lucas the creator of the series himself released a Statement Today saying, quote, 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. She will be missed by all. And judging by the response from the folks we have seen here today, this makeshift memorial, that will certainly be the case. In the presidio, emily turner, kpix 5. Fisher was best known for star wars. Her movie career started in the mid70s. She was still a teenager in 1975 when she starred along side Warren Beatty in shampoo. Years later george lucas cast her as Princess Leia in the star wars franchise. She also had a small par
Layla and scored more film in star wars. She spoke about her struggles with bipolar struggs and drug abuse. When asked a question do you fear death she says she fears the pain of dying but then added i have seen death and it did not look like fun but if i was going to do it i would like someone like me around. Carrie fisher was 60 years old. In los angeles, wil carr. Fox news. And for more on the life of Carrie Fisher log onto kutv. Com and look for our online story. You will find an interactive timeline of fishers life on the home page. Doctors perform surgery on raiders quarterback derek carrs broken leg. He broke aborne in his shin that means he is likely done for the year. Joe fonzi joins us with an update on how todays surgery went. I think you can say if dare require carr did not know he is discovering the degree of scrutiny with a sports star. He went unsurgery to repair his fibla. Performed in los angeles where carr is recovering this afternoon. His mother today made this post
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