Actress Carrie Fisher, who passed away on Tuesday morning after suffering a massive heart attack on Friday, is best known for her work in Star Wars, but she was so much more than a princess. She was a mental health advocate, author (her most recent memoir, The Princess Diarist, is as sad as it is hilarious), and owner of the world’s best pet, Gary the Dog. Fisher — who also made memorable guest star appearances on shows as varied as 30 Rock, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, Sex and the City, Weeds, Family Guy, The Big Bang Theory, and Entourage — was an inspiration to many, and following her death, there’s been an outpouring of tributes. Not that she’d want to read them.
In Wishful Drinking, Fisher wrote about the time Star Wars director George Lucas — who, she said, “ruined my life. And I mean that in the nicest possible way” — told her she couldn’t wear a bra underneath her Princess Leia dress. His reasoning: “There’s no underwear in space.” Fisher continued, “He said it with such conviction. Like he had been to space and looked around and he didn’t see any bras or panties anywhere. He explained. ‘You go into space and you become weightless. Then your body expands but your bra doesn’t, so you get strangled by your own underwear.’ I think that this would make for a fantastic obituary. I tell my younger friends that no matter how I go, I want it reported that I drowned in moonlight, strangled by my own bra.”
Carrie Fisher — who, unlike some of her cranky castmates, always had a sense of humor about Star Wars, despite being treated the worst — was the best.
no words #Devastated pic.twitter.com/R9Xo7IBKmh
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) December 27, 2016
I thought I had got what I wanted under the tree. I didn't. In spite of so many thoughts and prayers from so many. I am very, very sad.
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) December 27, 2016
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
There are no words for this loss. Carrie was the brightest light in every room she entered. I will miss her dearly. pic.twitter.com/GgIeYGeMt9
— Peter Mayhew Foundation (@TheWookieeRoars) December 27, 2016
Fuck this year. Fuck this whole sick, worthless cruel prank of a year. #RIPCarrieFisher
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) 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
R.I.P. Carrie Fisher. A brilliantly funny, talented woman. We will miss your humor now more than ever.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) December 27, 2016
No. No. Fuck this shit. Carrie Fisher is a fucking legend and this is bullshit.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) December 27, 2016
Well, 2016. Aren't you just a swift kick in the nuts. Carrie Fisher was a legend and a role model on how to speak your mind. What a loss.
— Jewel Staite (@JewelStaite) December 27, 2016
#CarrieFisher was so witty and provocative and unrelentingly interesting. Goddamn, I loved her. Everyone did.
— Elizabeth Banks ❄️ (@ElizabethBanks) December 27, 2016
RIP
Carrie FisherMay the force be with you always
… pic.twitter.com/mOx3RwFl6e— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) December 27, 2016
RIP Carrie Fisher pic.twitter.com/8BfXeZiGNd
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) December 27, 2016
Love you @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/RS57icVPdT
— Bobby Moynihan (@bibbymoynihan) December 27, 2016
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Carrie Fisher spoke openly about her struggles w mental health. To me she was a hero – not only in the stars – but here on Earth as well. 💔
— Hannah Hart (@harto) December 27, 2016
If I heard Carrie Fisher was going to make an appearance I wanted to see it. U know ur special when Meryl Streep plays YOU in a movie. RIP.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) December 27, 2016
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She was the brightest, funniest, bravest, kindest, cleverest and sweetest person I ever knew. A crushing blow to lose @carrieffisher
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) December 27, 2016
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