In distress. He did not want a stereotypical princess, incapable of dealing with the situation without the guys. He wanted a fighter. The galactic printers grew up hollywood celebrity. She dropped out of school at 15 and took up at it. She made herfilm debut while at 15 and took up at it. She made her film debut while still a teenager opposite Warren Beatty in the romantic comedy shampoo. Throughout her acting career, she battled Drug Addiction and mental illness. Writing about it was a form of therapy. Her semi autobiographical novel, postcards from the edge, was turned into a film. That was overthecounter medication. Maam, he did not give children sleeping pigs. The central character played by meryl streep while the mother was played by shirley maclaine. People used to ask me, right after i got sober, they would ask so, are you happy now . And i would say, among other things. Hgppy i would say, among other things. Happy is one of the many emotions i will go through in a date not you know, you are not skipping around sprouting whole mac cards. Hallmark. From time to time is that there were appearances in other films. Restaurants in the 80s is what these i was the people in the 60s. What these i was the people in the 605. I what these i was the people in the 60s. I wrote that. What these i was the people in the 60s. Iwrote that. Get what these i was the people in the 60s. I wrote that. Get out of here. Her mother has led tributes. In 2015, she reprises a role as Princess Leia in star wars the force of wakened. And that is how millions will remember her, a groundbreaking, modern heroine from a galaxy far, far away. And our correspondent peter bowes is in los angeles tonight. Carrie fisher, a huge talent who had a unique insight into the Celebrity Circus in hollywood . She did. She really resonated with people in a way that few hollywood celebrities, actors, actresses, managed to achieve during their lives and careers and i think it was because she was very honest. She was honest about her life, the problems she had, the demons she fought with drugs and drink. People respected herfor drugs and drink. People respected her for that. She was also particularly honest about why she thought she suffered from these problems. She was born into a family of showbiz. She was only 19 when she first appeared in star wars. In later life she blamed that upbringing and the response to the movie for the way she had problems and she managed to deal with them. She was determined to be honest with people. She had a website where she talked about being a Mental Health advocate and she was honest with people to try and help other people. President obama and the japanese Prime Minister shinzo abe have laid wreaths at the site of the japanese attack on pearl harbour, in1941. Its the first visit by leaders of both countries since the attack in which nearly 2,500 americans died. The japanese leader pledged that the horrors of war must never be repeated but stopped short of apologising. Heres our tokyo correspondent Rupert Wingfield hayes. It has taken 75 years but today the Prime Minister of japan and it has taken 75 years but today the Prime Minister ofjapan and the president of the United States stood side by side in silent contemplation, on the spot where the pacific bought began. The wreck of the Battleship Arizona are still lies here. More than a thousand us sailors died when the arizona exploded under a Reign Ofjapanese bombs. In all, more than 21100 american were killed in the surprise 1941 and tax to date Prime Minister abe spoke about his profound sadness that so many young lives were suddenly ended without warning. Translation we must never repeat the horrors of war again. This is the horrors of war again. This is the solemn vow, We The People of japan, have taken. It was President Obama who took the first step on this journey of reconciliation when he went to hiroshima. In may he paid respects on the site of the world s first atomic attack. We force ourselves to fill the dread of children confused by what they see. We listen to a silent crime. But while japan and america hell their old wounds, china will stand aggrieved and unforgiving. Translation japan cannot turn over a new page of history without reconciliation with china and other asian big them countries. Leaders should not keep beating about the bush and even aiding the crucial point. The rise of china is the reason behind abe push for a closer alliance with the us but that Will Bea Alliance with the us but that will be a challenge with president electra. He has threatened to pull troops out of japan and suggested japan built its own nuclear weapons. Mrabe japan built its own nuclear weapons. Mr abe has given him greater urgency to lay the ghosts of pearl harbor to rest. The government has defended its proposal to make voters in england show id before casting their ballot, saying it will preserve the integrity of the Electoral System against fraud. Trials will be conducted first, using a range of methods during the 2018 local elections. But critics believe the Pilot Schemes could deter some people from voting. Heres our Political Correspondent carole walker. These were the scenes when Lutfur Rahman was elected mayor of Tower Hamlets in east london two years ago. The people of this borough, i have said, willjudge me on my record. But he was accused of corruption and illegal practices and thrown out of office amid claims of voter fraud and intimidation. Now the government is to try out new plans requiring voters to present photo id or proof of address in some local elections in england in 2018. When it comes to ensuring people from vulnerable backgrounds, vulnerable communities, are given the right to vote, we are determined everyone should have their say and one of the reasons we are bringing this measure in is to make sure nobody faces undue influence or intimidation and that that person has the right to cast their ballot in an election to the person they are choosing. It follows a review of election rules by the former cabinet minister sir eric pickles. His report said authorities were Turning A Blind Eye to corruption and the worrying and covert spread of Electoral Fraud. He accused some authorities of a state of denial, failing to tackle alleged vote rigging because of political correctness. He said there was evidence of pressure put on Vulnerable People to vote according to the will of elders in some communities of pakistani and bangladeshi background. The government has accepted many of the reports recommendations and says it wants to protect anyone who is at risk of being tricked or bullied out of their democratic rights. Though the case here in Tower Hamlets captured the headlines, there were fewer than 700 allegations of Electoral Fraud in 2015 a year in which more than 51 million votes were cast. And just a handful of people were actually convicted. Critics say the governments response is disproportionate and could deter some people from voting. Some labour mps believe the government has a hidden agenda. It is a generalisation, but if you accept that more people who do not have a passport, or a driving licence, are likely to be from poorer communities and that people from those communities are more likely to vote labour, then absolutely i think it does disproportionately affect potential labour voters. The evidence shows most elections in the uk are free and fair, but ministers believe they do need to do more to do more to ensure people have confidence in the system and if the trials are successful, all voters may have to show proof of id before they can vote in the next general election. Carole walker, bbc news. The author of the novel watership down, richard adams, has died at the age of 96. His tale of a family of rabbits was rejected by 13 publishers before eventually becoming a best seller. It was also turned into an animated film. A former Civil Servant and World War Two veteran, he was a prominent environmentalist and campaigner for animal welfare. You can see more on all of todays stories on the bbc news channel. Now on bbc1 its time for the news where you are. Goodbye. Hello. This is bbc news. The headlines lets get more now on the death of the film star Carrie Fisher. Best known as Princess Leia in star wars, shed been taken ill a few days ago while flying from london to los angeles. Our correspondent in los angeles, peter bowes, has been following developments. She made a huge mark. You only have to look at social media to see all of the people paying tribute, celebrities and ordinary fans as well, all around the world. This has hit people hard. We had an inkling something might happen because we knew from friday she had apparently suffered a massive heart attack and was seemingly fighting for her life in hospital. But nevertheless, she was only 60 years old. She barely touched the hearts of so many people through, of course, being Princess Leia in those original Star Wars Films back in the 1970s, the trilogy will stop at them the most recent films as well. That is why we are seeing this most recent outpouring from so many people, young and old, across generations. She had found a new fan base and respect for her work on the big screen. And so many talents, not just work on the big screen. And so many talents, notjust acting, writing, and writing so honestly about herself. Yes, and that is what people here are talking about and have been over the weekend, that she was a hugely talented writer, and often did not get the credit for the writing work she did. She did not Wa Nt Writing work she did. She did not want the credit. She worked as someone want the credit. She worked as someone who adapted other peoples screenplays or maybe just treat them or rewrote them. She was effectively working as a ghost writer most of the time. She was hugely talented in that respect. But also writing on her own behalf as well, her latest book was eighth, talking very personal details about herself and the demons she has battled over yea rs. The demons she has battled over years. These were problems that spanned over many years. Drugs, drink, and depression. She saw herself as a Mental Health advocate. She wanted to help other people do her own experiences. She was very elegant and passionate, very self deprecating. Sometimes in her humour she did see the funny side, in you always knew when you saw Carrie Fisher on a red carpet the two was not just Carrie Fisher on a red carpet the two was notjust your ordinary celebrity. As we have heard, theres especially felt she was approachable you knew she was notjust your ordinary celebrity. Tributes are coming in from those who knew and worked with Carrie Fisher. We have heard from harrison ford, her co star in the star wars movies. He described as one of their kind who lived a life bravely, and he said his thoughts are with her daughter, her mother, her brother, and to many fans. We will all miss her. Mark hamill has tweeted a picture of himself with his star wars co star with simply, no words devastated. Star trek star William Shatner says Star Wars Creator george lucas says actress Whoopi Goldberg has tweeted Carrie Fisher has passed. Stephen fry tweeted this tribute a Crushing Blow to lose Carrie Fisher. And star wars actor Warwick Davies posted a photo of himself with Carrie Fisher with the words a little earlier, hollywood journalist jeanie wolf shared her personal memories of Carrie Fisher with us. This is one of the first times i have ever thought of someone i deeply cared for and wanted to cry but also, even more importantly, wanted to Say Something hilariously funny and witty, because that is what she would have done. I have been to carries home, i knew her mother for many years. Carrie said, sure, i will always be known as Princess Leia. But think of this, my mother, debbie reynolds, will always be known as tammy she had a great sense of humour about the fact she did not want to be an actress, and that is how she became one. She told me one of great lessons in life was writing a movie with her mother, Elizabeth Taylor and shirley maclaine, and how these old broads, how they faced, in a fictional movie, how they faced all the things they had been through and made friends. She said she learned from those women and learned from her mother that the motto always has to be, go for it. Go for it in love, even if you fail. Go for it on the page. Sometimes you make it, sometimes you dont. She told me she had finally come to the realisation that you cant have it all, or all at once, so you have to step back and think of what youre grateful for. Number one, she was grateful that her entire family was fun and funny. If i had gone through all of the things that i had gone through with Mental Health and romance, and having a wonderful daughter, and i hadnt been funny, i would have missed it all. I want to be grateful that i had a family. I didnt have a normal upbringing, she would say. Nothing like it. My life was eccentric from the beginning, but my mother was a mummy and my mother took care of me. And she was so proud that her daughter was starting to act. Over the weekend, i went to see the new star wars. I dont want to tell exactly what happens, but let me just say that carrie appears briefly in the movie. And since people had heard the news about what was going on with her, you could feel the emotion in the theatre. Young people, older people, then i got teary and worried about her. She was a great broad. I think carrie was most proud of the fact that she had gotten herself together and that she had been through. She talked about being in a Mental Hospital being the lowest point of her life and that she helped other people. I think she also was proud that her mother divorced from eddie fisher. There was bitterness forever. Carrys daughters father is one of the most famous agents in town. When she and brian worked together, carrie was determined that the girls would have a family. They stayed friends. They spent holidays together. She said she also wanted to be a mummy to her daughter. She was very proud of that. She was proud of her relationship with her sisters. She remained angry at her dad, eddie fisher, mostly because she said, i write funny things, my dad wrote cruel things, and that was not right. I think that she would say that she had a very rocky but a very eventful life. She loved the drama. She loves the attention. Remember, she showed up at a Film Premiere with her dog . She understood herself very well. She was proud she got things together and created some wonderful moments. I also spoke to steve sansweet, who runs a major collection of star wars memorobilia, and knew Carrie Fisher when he was head of Fan Relations at lucasfilm. I began by asking him how important she was to the star wars brand. Well, she was certainly vital to the star wars movie. She was the princess who was not in distress. Star wars was a first in so many ways, and one of those ways was having carrie as the strong woman, the woman who sort of lead the rebellion in a way. But it was more than that. It was her approach to fans over the years. Many thousands of fans had met her, had seen her in her live shows. And she was always generous and warm. And it almost. She was part of the family. You know how people see actors on tv and they approach them in public and its like, i know you . It was more than that with carrie, because she really was there in person. At hundreds of fan conventions all over the world, plus her show. She was one of a kind. She was so young when she started. 19 years old. She always had funny stories. She continued with those stories. Even her latest book, the big scandal about her affair with harrison ford, which really was no big shock. That story sort of had leaked out over the years. But here is Carrie Mining some more of her past memories and sharing it with fans. She was always goofy and funny. I can remember one particular time when she really came together. She was behind the stage this was a big performance at one of our San Diego International events. There were 6000 people in the room. I was the moderator. Carrie comes in. We were promoting a dvd set. She came in carrying a shopping bag, and she looks like she is 97 years old. And i thought, shes never going to make it on stage on time. I start to introduce her. I see she is working her way up the ramp towards the stage. As soon as i announced her name, it was as if the Adrenaline Coursed through her body. She came out, she got the applause and she made it through the q and a in perfect terms. She was such a star. Born into a hollywood acting dynasty. And at the same time she was a very troubled soul . She was. And she was very open about that. That endeared her to millions of star wars fans even more. She was open about her addictions. She was open about her mental problems. She would say during her one woman show, now i may have to get fed lines from offstage, because i do undergo electroshock once a month and it does have a way sometimes of screwing me up a little, but im in the best shape i have ever been. We all loved carrie. She was really such a light in our galaxy as well as someone who was. She was famous but approachable. That was steve talking to me earlier on. Japans Prime Minister, shinzo abe, has visited the american memorial to the sailors and marines who died during japans Second World War attack at pearl harbor. He was accompanied by President Obama to the memorial, located above the point where the uss arizona sank with the loss of 1,177 lives. Its the first time a japanese Prime Minister has visited the site while still in office. Mr abe offered Sincere And Everlasting Condolences to the Us Service Members who died at pearl harbor. Here is some of his speech. Translation President Obama, people of the United States of america, and the people around the world, as the Prime Minister of japan, i the people around the world, as the Prime Minister ofjapan, i offer my Sincere And Everlasting Condolences to the souls of those who lost their lives here, as well as to the spirits of all the brave Men And Women whose lives were taken by a war that commenced in this very place, and also to the souls of the cou ntless place, and also to the souls of the countless innocent people who became victims. Shinzo abe, the japanese Prime Minister. President obama said that even these events can be a reminder that the deepest wounds of war can give way to friendship and a lasting peace. The presence of Prime Minister shinzo abe here today reminds us of what is possible between nations and between peoples. Wars can end. The most bitter of adverse aries can become the strongest of allies. Adversaries. The fruits of peace always outweigh the plunder of war. This is the enduring truth of this hallowed harbour. President obama alongside the japanese Prime Minister at pearl harbor. Now its time for the weather. Thank you. Good evening. Chilly in some spots and funky in some spots already. I know which way im focusing my attention at the moment, towards the fog. Body in focusing my attention at the moment, towards the will. Body in focusing my attention at the moment, toward not will. Body in far ifslufsi . 2§lx. Syn . M . gap. At siege 7 1 if ii jjfthe. 2 42 f . If the south east77 ,. If the South East Of T . Wales into the south east of england, into the vale of york, all could be struggling to see 100 metres in places. Northern ireland and the far north of england and scotland, julie in places. A pocket of fog perhaps, but not much more than that. Windy throughout the day across the North Western quarter. It is close to read Weather Front. Close to a Weather Front. Temperatures relatively responding, getting up to around 8 10 degrees. If the skies stay leaden and you are closer to four or five degrees or so, that is the rub. If you keep that fog for a good part of the day, and some of you will, im afraid, it will really be freezing fog. Always very ha rd to will really be freezing fog. Always very hard to shift this year. It could stay through the £232 in. A 3125331,. Gfsitgegs; gees; be gfsitgegs; gees; beff for my; 522; beff for thursday the e} 53 front , breaking through. The Weather Front ofa breaking through. The Weather Front of a player across the more of a player across the North Western corner of scotland. Relatively mild again across the western fringes. Leaden skies, four or five degrees with the. You could be looking at zero or 1 two degrees. The only thing that stops us degrees. The only thing that stops us having every run on friday of wednesday and thursday mornings is the fact we will have more Police Churning things up. A combination of wet and windy weather for parts of scotland. Further south, the last of the chilly conditions holding on gcioss the chilly conditions holding on across eastern parts of england. I say chill rather than cold because it will simply turn much colder once we have moved this Weather Front down and across the British Isles as we get on into the weekend. This ta kes we get on into the weekend. This takes us out of the old and puts us into the new. It will be a marked change because the weather will be flowing down this isobars from north to south. When i say north at this time of year, you are talking about cold weather. It will turn my could colder. For some of you, you will bring in the new year with a wee bit of rain in the atmosphere it will turn colder. Hello. This is bbc news. Im ben brown. Well be taking a look at tomorrow mornings papers in a moment. First the headlines at 11 30 Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the Star Wars Films, has died, aged 60. Her co star harrison ford, who played han solo,
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