Celebrities, co-stars and show business greats paid tribute to Carrie Fisher on social media Tuesday following
The 60-year-old actress and author, who skyrocketed to fame following her legendary role as Princess Leia in the 鈥淪tar Wars鈥� series died days after suffering a medical emergency onboard a flight from London to Los Angeles.
Fisher's mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, posted a brief message on Facebook shortly after her daughter's death was announced:
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鈥� Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself)
鈥� Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself)
I'm deeply saddened to learn of the death of Carrie Fisher. I will miss our banterings. A wonderful talent & light has been extinguished.鈥� William Shatner (@WilliamShatner)
She was the brightest, funniest, bravest, kindest, cleverest and sweetest person I ever knew. A crushing blow to lose
鈥� Stephen Fry (@stephenfry)
R.I.P. Carrie Fisher. A brilliantly funny, talented woman. We will miss your humor now more than ever.
鈥� Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks)
Carrie Fisher has passed, she was funnier&smarter than anyone had the right to be. Sail On Silver Girl. Condolences Debbie & Billie
鈥� Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg)
R.I.P.
Carrie Fisher was smart, funny, talented, surprising, and always a hell of a fun time to be around. Family Guy will miss her immensely.
鈥� Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane)
Goodnight, Sweet Princess. Thank you for so many happy memories, your heroics, your art and your friendship...
鈥� KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith)
Carrie Fisher had a brilliant mind. I will miss her insight her wit and her beautiful voice.
鈥� Rob Reiner (@robreiner)
So so so sad. Thank you, Carrie Fisher. What a loss.
鈥� Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans)
. was a brilliant writer, actor, and friend. She was so much fun. I can't believe she's gone.
鈥� Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow)
"Our beautiful brilliant funny wise kind and generous Blues Sister -so ironic - Xmas was Carrie's favorite thing next to babies."
鈥� Dan Aykroyd (@dan_aykroyd)
Carrie Fisher's acknowledgment to her mother, Debbie Reynolds, at the end of her last book THE PRINCESS DIARIST
鈥� Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan)There are no words for this loss. Carrie was the brightest light in every room she entered. I will miss her dearly.
鈥� Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars)Princess Leia, now one with the Force. Your kindness & sharp wit will be missed. PS: Thanks for the milk & cookies. xx
鈥� Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis)
When I was a young man, Carrie Fisher was the most beautiful creature I had ever seen. She turned out to be witty and bright as well.
鈥� Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo)
Carrie Fisher didn't make it. I am so terribly sorry, and send my sincere condolences to her family, friends and fans all around the world.
鈥� Bette Midler (@BetteMidler)
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!
鈥� Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw)
. was a brilliant writer, actor, and friend. She was so much fun. I can't believe she's gone.
鈥� Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow)
Saddest tweets to tweet. Mommy is gone. I love you
鈥� Carrie Fisher's Dog (@Gary_TheDog)
Rest in Peace, (1956-2016)
鈥� RichardNixonLibrary (@NixonLibrary)
Here in the White House East Room following a worship service on February 10, 1974. (WHPO-E0342-13)
Carrie Fisher wore glitter in her hair. When I said I liked it, she ran her fingers through it and lobbed a handful at me. ��
鈥� Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47)
We鈥檒l never forget you, Carrie. May the Force be with you always.
鈥� Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau)
Breaking my silence with a broken �� heart...the Unfathomable loss...the earth is off its axis today...how dare you take her away from us
鈥� Joely Fisher (@MsJoelyFisher)
