Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia in ‘Star Wars’ Films, Has Died

Had Suffered Massive Heart Attack Just Days Ago

Carrie Fischer, who played Princess Leia in the ‘Star Wars’ films, has died, PEOPLE magazine reports. The actress, screenwriter, and author suffered a heart attack on board an airplane last week but had been listed in stable condition. She was 60.

Fischer also wrote the novel and screenplay, Postcards from the Edge, and appeared in several memorable films aside from Star Wars, including, Shampoo, The Blues Brothers, Hannah and Her Sisters, and When Harry Met Sally.

“It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning. She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly,” a statement says.

 

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