“Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher, who will forever be known as Princess Leia in a galaxy far, far away, will receive her own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame several years after her death.
His “Star Wars” costar Mark Hamill, best known to fans as Luke Skywalker, called the announcement “long overdue.”
Mark Hamill Calls Carrie Fisher’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star ‘Long Overdue’
Long overdue & well deserved.#CarrieOnForever❤️ https://t.co/0pWxcfjoRB
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) April 24, 2023
Shortly after the news was announced, Mark Hamill took to Twitter to retweet the news from Variety. She called it “long overdue & so well deserved,” adding the hashtag #CarrieOnForever.
On Monday, the Hollywood Walk Of Fame website revealed that Carrie Fisher will be honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in celebration of Star Wars Day, which takes place every year on May 4 in the words of the classic phrase “May the Fourth Be With You.” “
iHeart Media personality and Walk of Famer Ellen K will emcee the ceremony. Although a guest speaker is not currently listed, her daughter, Billie Lourd, will accept the star on her mother’s behalf at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard near the El Captain Theater at 11:30 a.m. local time on Thursday, May 4.
For those unable to make the dedication of the 2,754th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the ceremony will be streamed live on walkoffame.com.
Carrie Fisher Joins ‘Star Wars’ Costars Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
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In a statement, Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said, “Fans will be thrilled to know that their favorite movie princess, Carrie Fisher will be honored with her star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame! Carrie will join her ‘Star Wars” co-stars and fellow Walk of Famers Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford on this historic sidewalk.'”
“I’m happy to add, that his star is just a few feet away from Mark Hamill’s star and across the street from his legendary mother’s star Debbie Reynolds!” Martinez added.
Carrie Fisher is the daughter of “Singin’ In The Rain” star Debbie Reynolds and “The Eddie Fisher Show” host Eddie Fisher. Carrie made her film debut in “Shampoo” and went on to star in “When Harry Met Sally,” and “The Blues Brothers,” in addition to her culture-defining role in “Star Wars.”
Besides being an actress, Carrie Fisher is also a writer. He wrote the script for the Oscar-nominated film “Postcard” and wrote three novels and two memoirs. She did a one-woman stage show of her book “Wishful Drinking” on Broadway, which was later filmed for HBO and earned an Emmy nomination.
Carrie Fisher Died After Suffering an In-flight Medical Emergency in 2016
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Carrie Fisher was on a flight from London to Los Angeles on December 23, 2016, when she had a medical emergency about fifteen minutes before the plane landed. A passenger performed CPR on him until paramedics arrived, but he was reportedly unresponsive before landing.
He was rushed to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and immediately placed on a ventilator. Sadly, after four days in intensive care, Carrie died at the age of 60 on December 27, 2016. Her daughter, Billie Lourd, confirmed her death in a statement at the time.
On December 28, 2016, just one day after Carrie’s death, her mother, Debbie Reynolds, suffered a stroke while the family was preparing for Carrie’s funeral. He was rushed to hospital and died later that evening.
A few weeks later, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released his death certificate, which listed “cardiac arrest/delayed” as the cause of death. A few months later, the coroner’s office reported that the exact cause of death could not be determined, but listed “sleep apnea and the buildup of fatty tissue on the artery walls as contributing factors” to his death.
‘Star Wars’ Costars Pay Tribute to Late Carrie Fisher
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Shortly after her death, costar Harrison Ford released a statement saying that Carrie was “the only one” who lived her life “bravely,” adding, “My thoughts are with her daughter Billie, her mother Debbie, her brother Todd and her many friends. We all will miss him.”
“Star Wars” creator George Lucas released a statement, saying, “Carrie and I have been friends our entire adult lives. She’s very smart; a talented actress, writer, and comedian with a very colorful personality that everyone loves.”
“In Star Wars, she’s our princess who’s great and powerful – passionate, intelligent, and full of hope in a role that’s more difficult than most people imagine,” he continued. “My heart and prayers are with Billie, Debbie, and all of Carrie’s family, friends and fans. He will be missed by all.”
Steven Spielberg also released a statement, saying, “I’ve always been in awe of Carrie. His observations always make me laugh and gasp at the same time. He doesn’t need The Force. She is a natural strength, loyalty, and friendship. I will miss him very much.”
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