The entertainment world was hit with a shock late on Friday when word spread that Hollywood great Carrie Fisher had a heart attack on a flight to Los Angeles. Many feared that 2016 had taken another great name too soon, posting their fears to social media and hoping for the best throughout the evening. Many were breathing a slight sigh of releif after her brother Todd Fisher updated her condition, reporting that she was recovering in a Los Angeles hospital ICU and was at least in stable condition according to US Weekly:
“If everyone could just pray for her that would be good,” he told ET. “The doctors are doing their thing and we don’t want to bug them. We are waiting patiently…
“We don’t know. We hope for the best,” he said. “We certainly do not know her condition, that’s why she is in ICU. I’m sure everyone wants to speculate, but now is not the time for that.”
People have taken these words to heart, with many of Fisher’s Star Wars co-stars and fans in Hollywood sharing their thoughts and prayers online. Mark Hamill leads the group from the Star Wars side of things, calling out 2016 in the process — something we’ll likely see many people do this week:
as if 2016 couldn't get any worse… sending all our love to @carrieffisher
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) December 23, 2016
Sending my love. Please recover @carrieffisher
— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) December 24, 2016
https://twitter.com/isDARTHVADER/status/812456834422493187
@carrieffisher The whole world is sending you so much love! Sending you the universes most powerful Force XXXXX❤❤❤
— Gwendoline Christie (@lovegwendoline) December 23, 2016
Be well @carrieffisher. Thoughts, hopes, and the Force are with you.
— Gary Whitta (inactive) (@garywhitta) December 23, 2016
UPDATE: @carrieffisher is stable. So worried, glad to hear some positive news.
— Peter Mayhew Foundation (@TheWookieeRoars) December 24, 2016
Even the opposing sci-fi franchise sent some good thoughts in Fisher’s direction, with William Shatner and George Takei sharing some thoughts:
I ask everyone to stop for a moment and send special thoughts to @carrieffisher.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 23, 2016
My thoughts are with Carrie Fisher and her family. https://t.co/4aJT5ffeFL
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) December 23, 2016
My heart , thoughts and prayers
For @carrieffisher tonight wishing you a speedy recovery 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕— Karl Urban (@KarlUrban) December 23, 2016
Of course it’s not just those connected to sci-fi that care about Carrie Fisher. Many famous names, including Joely Fisher and Bette Midler, added their thoughts to the pile:
Use the force babe💋❤️ pic.twitter.com/WVy6vG8ewc
— Joely Fisher (@MsJoelyFisher) December 24, 2016
Wishing you a speedy recovery, @carrieffisher. You are loved.❤
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 24, 2016
Thoughts and prayers and all good wishes to @carrieffisher
— Fred Willard (@Fred_Willard) December 24, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Carrie Fisher, her family, loved ones and countless friends. https://t.co/JJaEv72EwO
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) December 24, 2016
My wishes to U Carrie Fisher, are a complete & speedy recovery.Your Princess Leia is a true and beloved national treasure.
— carl reiner (@carlreiner) December 24, 2016
I don't pray much anymore but I am praying for you right now, @carrieffisher. Please pull through… https://t.co/Wq6wrlmrnE
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) December 23, 2016
#CarrieFisher's had a heart attack; hope and pray she recovers soon. Quick witted, hilarious on paper and in person, and just plain beloved.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) December 23, 2016
https://twitter.com/billyeichner/status/812429714883219460
@carrieffisher Don't even think about it!! This planet needs you on it! Sending so much love xxx
— graham norton (@grahnort) December 23, 2016
My thoughts and prayers R with @carrieffisher RIGHT NOW! I pray God brings her back safely! She's a sweet woman, back doin what she loves!🙏🏼
— Corey Feldman (@Corey_Feldman) December 23, 2016
Thoughts and love for @carrieffisher You can't leave us yet! May the force be with you.
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) December 23, 2016
My heart is full of love and hope for @carrieffisher She is one of a kind and a great gal. The one and only princess Leah get well soon.
— Lea Thompson (@LeaKThompson) December 24, 2016
Please send love and positive thoughts to my friend, @carrieffisher
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) December 24, 2016
And of course, plenty of people are curious about Gary The Dog. Officially, Fisher’s beloved companion is right next to her in the hospital according to US Weekly, but there’s also a little Twitter love being shared:
https://twitter.com/Gary_TheDog/status/812480095185174528
Here’s hoping that everything works out positively in the end. Nobody ever wants to be dealing with this sort of thing at any time, but it’s especially rough during the holidays. Plus I’m sure many people want to know what FIsher will have to say about this once she’s better.
(Via US Weekly)
