Actress, producer, and writer Carrie Fisher has passed away at the age of 60. The news was confirmed by Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd.
“It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning,” spokesman Simon Halls told People. “She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers.”
On December 23 Fisher suffered a heart attack while on a flight from London to Los Angeles, and was rushed to intensive care. Her mother later released a statement saying she was in stable condition.
Although Fisher is known most for her iconic role as Princess Leia Organa in Star Wars, she was also an accomplished writer, having had multiple books published and working on numerous Hollywood scripts.
Most recently, Fisher appeared in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and was promoting her latest book, The Princess Diarist.
Having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and battling an addiction to drugs, Fisher was also an activist in raising awareness on mental health and substance abuse. She spoke openly about her struggles and her activism work surrounding the issues were invaluable.
Fisher will be remembered as an icon and role-model.
There has been an outpouring of love for Fisher from those that knew her personally.
I’m deeply saddened at the news of Carrie’s passing. She was a dear friend, whom I greatly respected and admired. The force is dark today!
— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) 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
It’s a little thing, but Carrie Fisher was gracious, funny and creatively open when we worked with her for a small role in #Dishonored. RIP.
— Harvey Smith (@Harvey1966) 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
#CarrieFisher was so witty and provocative and unrelentingly interesting. Goddamn, I loved her. Everyone did.
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) 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
GameSpot extends its condolences to Fisher’s family and friends.