Person    | Male  Born 21/10/1956  Died 27/12/2016

Carrie Fisher

Categories: Cinema

Countries: USA

Actor. Daughter of Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher. She made her film debut in 'Shampoo' and went on to achieve international fame playing Princess Leia in the 'Star Wars' films. In later years she suffered from bipolar disorder and became addicted to cocaine. She was taken ill on a plane and died four days later in Los Angeles. Her mother died the following day.

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Carrie Fisher

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Carrie Fisher

The Rebels' Princess Carrie Fisher 1956 - 2016 one with the force. "Artful Do...

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