lifestyle THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2016

OBITUARY

In this Jan 2, 1957 file photo, Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds hold their baby daughter, Carrie Frances Fisher, as they pose for a photo in the This file photo taken on November 3, 2011 shows US actress attending the This May 2, 1973 file photo shows Carrie Fisher, the 16-year-old daughter of Debbie Hollywood area of Los Angeles. 2011 Silver Hill Hospital gala at Cipriani 42nd Street, in New York City. Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, in New York. Carrie Fisher: 10 things you might not know about her life arrie Fisher was born in the spotlight, the Hollywood offspring of two stars, Debbie CReynolds and Eddie Fisher, who were red-hot at the time their first child arrived on Oct 21, 1956. That notoriety colored her life and career. But here are some things you might not have known about the actress, writer and advocate, who died Tuesday at the age of 60. Reynolds and Fisher had completed production on their first movie together-RKO's aptly titled "Bundle of Joy"-just two months before Carrie was born. The cast and crew gifted the couple with a bassinet at the wrap party. Reynolds and Fisher gave director Norman Taurog a faux gold record with the inscription: "To Dr Norman Taurog who delivered our first production, 'Bundle of Joy,' ahead of the Stork," according to Variety. In the department of odd coincidences, about six weeks after she was born, Variety's Army Archerd reported that "baby Carrie Fisher" received a gift of stock from produc- This May 2, 1973 file photo shows Carrie Fisher, the 16- In this Friday, Feb 20, 2004 file photo, author Carrie Fisher autographs her new book ‘The Best Awful’ at a promotional er Mike Todd-the same producer who was months away year-old daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, in event in London. from marrying Elizabeth Taylor, and about 15 months the back garden of the house on the East Side of New York away from dying in a plane crash. A year after that, where she lives with her mother. Taylor wound up marrying Carrie's father after an affair that scandalized Hollywood.In 1973, after dropping out of Beverly Hills High, Fisher moved to England to study acting. She failed her first entrance exam for the Royal '' cast, creators remember Fisher: Academy of Dramatic Art in February 1974. But the next month she was cited in Variety as the "talented young- ster" who was set to make her movie debut in Warren Beatty's "Shampoo." In August 1974 Fisher was featured in her mother's 'She Was Our Great and Powerful Princess' hit cabaret show at the London Palladium. Variety's reviewer gushed: "The dramatic power and depth of her he cast and creators of "Star Wars" paid words," her "Star Wars" co-star Mark Hamill - Anthony Daniels one-of-a-kind, a true character who shared her young pipes mark her as a strong bet in the immediate tribute to Carrie Fisher, who brought wrote on . "Devastated." "I am extremely sad to learn of Carrie's talent and her truth with us all with her trade- future. All-pro at 17 years of age, she appears to have all Tthe franchise to life as . "There are no words for this loss. Carrie was passing. She was wonderful to work with. mark wit and irreverence. Millions fell in love the ingredients for a powerhouse career."One month lat- Fisher died Tuesday morning after suffering the brightest light in every room she entered. I Condolences to her friends, family & fans with her as the indomitable Princess Leia; she er, Fisher enrolled in London's Central School of Speech what was described as a massive heart attack will miss her dearly." - Peter Mayhew around the world." - will always have a special place in the hearts of and Drama, which she attended for more than a year. on Friday while on a flight from London to "Princess Leia, @CarrieFisher - now one with "Dearest Carrie, so incredibly sad to say Star Wars fans as well as all of us who were Fisher still couldn't escape the reference to her showbiz Los Angeles. , the man behind the Force. Your kindness & sharp wit will farewell so soon to such a beautifully honest lucky enough to know her personally. She will pedigree when when Archerd included this line to "Just the galaxy far, far away, issued a statement be missed. #RIP PS: Thanks for the milk & and unique human being- see you in the mul- be sorely missed, and we join millions of fans For Variety" column for Feb. 23, 1976: "Carrie Fisher, dedicated to Fisher. "Carrie and I have been cookies. xx" - Warwick Davis tiverse." - Andy Serkis and friends around the world who mourn her daughter of Deb-bie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, who friends for most of our adult lives," he wrote. "I thought I had got what I wanted under "We've lost our Princess." - Gwendoline loss today." was so effective as the nym-phet in 'Shampoo,' next "She was extremely smart; a talented writer, the tree. I didn't. In spite of so many thoughts Christie Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of the Kathleen Kennedy, the president of stars in George Lucas' "Star Wars." Although she never actress and comedienne with a very colorful and prayers from so many. I am very, very sad." Walt Disney Company wrote, "Carrie Fisher was Lucasfilms added, "Carrie holds such special graduated high school, she was admitted to Sarah personality that everyone loved. In 'Star Wars,' place in the hearts of everyone at Lucasfilm it Lawrence College, but left school to film "Star Wars." she was our great and powerful princess- is difficult to think of a world without her. She "Star Wars," of course, changed everything for Fisher. But feisty, wise and full of hope in a role that was was Princess Leia to the world but a very spe- she maintained a sense of humor about herself and her more difficult than most people might think. cial friend to all of us. She had an indomitable career, as she demonstrated throughout her career. In My heart and prayers are with Billie, Debbie spirit, incredible wit, and a loving heart. Carrie 1978, Fisher hosted "Saturday Night Live." The sketches and all Carrie's family, friends and fans. She also defined the female hero of our age over a included one in which she and Gilda Radner are sisters will be missed by all." generation ago. Her groundbreaking role as in the high decibel Loud Family (a riff on the public tele- Related Hollywood Mourns the Loss of Its Princess Leia served as an inspiration of power vision show about the actual Loud family). "WOW, THIS Princess Leia, 'Star Wars' Actress Carrie Fisher and confidence for young girls everywhere. We IS GREAT POT!," is one of her noisy declarations. J.J. Abrams wrote, "You didn't need to meet will miss her dearly." — Reuters Speaking of "SNL" sketches, Fisher had a small part Carrie Fisher to understand her power. She was in 1980's "The Blues Brothers," playing the vengeful just as brilliant and beautiful, tough and won- lover of John Belushi's Jake Blues. Behind the scenes, derful, incisive and funny as you could imag- she was briefly engaged to the film's co-star Dan ine. What an unfair thing to lose her. How lucky Aykroyd, who proposed to her on the set. In her 2008 to have been blessed with her at all." memoir, "Wishful Drinking," she proposed that her own "Carrie was one-of-a-kind...brilliant, origi- obituary be based on a conversation she had with nal," Harrison Ford said in a statement. "Funny In this Oct 5, 1978 photo, from George Lucas about whether there was underwear in and emotionally fearless. She lived her life, left, actors Harrison Ford, space, and whether it should be seen under her bravely." Daisy Ridley wrote in a statement, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher Princess Leia gown. She thought it should read, "Carrie "Devastated at this monumental loss. How and Peter Mayhew take a break Fisher dies at 60, drowned in moonlight, strangled by lucky we all are to have known her, and how from filming a television special her own bra." — Reuters awful that we have to say goodbye." "No in Los Angeles to be telecast dur- ing the holidays.

In this Tuesday, Aug 16, 1983, file photo, actress Carrie Fisher and singer Paul Simon This file photo taken on November 3, 2014 shows actress This file photo taken on June 9, 2005 shows actress Carrie Fisher and director George stand together at their apartment in New York during their wedding reception. Carrie Fisher, arrives at the premiere of Universal Pictures Lucas posing at the dinner during the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to George and Red Granite Pictures' "Dumb And Dumber To" in Lucas at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. Westwood, California.