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  • Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford

    Steve Larson, The Denver Post

    From left, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford sit in the Denver Post lunchroom at 15th and California streets on June 14, 1977, during a visit to Denver.

  • Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford

    The Associated Press

    Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford, from left, starred in the 1977 film "Star Wars." Fisher died from a heart attack at the age of 60 on December 27, 2016.

  • Carrie Fisher

    Brendon Thorne, Getty Images

    American Actress, Carrie Fisher poses for a portrait during a her "Wishful Drinking" tour at the Sydney Observatory Hotel on October 11, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

  • Kenny Baker, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, and Mark Hamill

    George Brich, The Associated Press

    In this Nov. 13, 1978 file photo, shows, from left, Kenny Baker, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, and Mark Hamill during the filming of the CBS-TV special "The Star Wars Holiday" in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, a publicist says Fisher has died at the age of 60.

  • Carrie Fisher

    Julie Markes, The Associated Press

    This Sept. 14, 1990 file photo shows actress and author Carrie Fisher in Beverly Hills, Calif. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, a publicist says Fisher has died at the age of 60.

  • Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher

    The Associated Press

    In this Jan. 2, 1957 file photo, Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds hold their baby daughter, Carrie Frances Fisher, as the pose for a photo in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, a publicist says Carrie Fisher has died at the age of 60. (AP Photo, File)

  • Carrie Fisher

    Jerry Mosey, The Associated Press

    This May 2, 1973 file photo shows Carrie Fisher, the 16-year-old daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, in the back garden of the house on the East Side of New York where she lives with her mother. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, a publicist says Fisher has died at the age of 60.

  • Carrie Fisher

    Jerry Mosey, The Associated Press

    This May 2, 1973 file photo shows Carrie Fisher, the 16-year-old daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, in New York. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, a publicist says Carrie Fisher has died at the age of 60.

  • Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher and Peter Mayhew

    George Brich, The Associated Press

    In this Oct. 5, 1978 photo, from left, actors Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher and Peter Mayhew take a break from filming a television special in Los Angeles to be telecast during the holidays. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, a publicist says Fisher has died at the age of 60.

  • Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher

    Jill Connelly, The Associated Press

    In this Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003 file photo, Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher arrive at the "Runway for Life" Celebrity Fashion Show Benefitting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and celebrating the DVD relese of Chicago in Beverly Hills, Calif. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, a publicist said Fisher has died at the age of 60.

  • Paul Simon and Carrie Fisher

    Marty Lederhandler, The Associated Press

    In this March 11, 1982 file photo, actress Carrie Fisher and singer-composer Paul Simon leave the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York, after a memorial service for comedian John Belushi. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, a publicist says Fisher has died at the age of 60.

  • Carrie Fisher

    Robert Mora, Getty Images

    Actress Carrie Fisher accepts the Screen Actors Guild Harlod Russell Award at 20th Annual Media Access Awards at the Sheraton Universal Hotel on Nov. 2, 2002 in Los Angeles. The awards honor those companies and individuals who assist in the awareness of disability in the entertainment industry.

  • Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher

    George Brich, The Associated Press

    In this Nov. 13, 1978 file photo, Harrison Ford talks with Carrie Fisher during a break in the filming of the CBS-TV special "The Star Wars Holiday" in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, a publicist says Fisher has died at the age of 60.

  • Carrie Fisher

    Frederick M. Brown, Getty Images

    Actor Carrie Fisher attends the 38th Annual City of Lights Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on May 20, 2004 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

  • Carrie Fisher signs a book in London.

    John D. McHugh, Associated Press file

    Carrie Fisher signs copies of her book "The Best Awful" in London on Feb. 20, 2004. Fisher, who was best known for her role as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" movies, died this week at age 60.

  • Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher

    Shaun Heasley, Getty Images

    Actresses Debbie Reynolds, left, and Carrie Fisher, right, arrive at the premiere of "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith," at the Loews Cineplex Uptown Theatre May 12, 2005, in Washington, D.C.

  • Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher pose.

    Amanda Edwards, Getty Images

    Actors Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher pose at the dinner during the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to George Lucas at the Kodak Theatre on June 9, 2005 in Hollywood, Calif.

  • Carrie Fisher and director George Lucas

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    Actress Carrie Fisher and director George Lucas pose at the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award after party at the Highlands on June 9, 2005, in Hollywood, Calif.

  • Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford speak.

    Vince Bucci, Getty Images

    From left, actors Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford speak onstage during the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to George Lucas at the Kodak Theatre on June 9, 2005 in Hollywood, California.

  • Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds

    Ethan Miller, Getty Images

    Actress Carrie Fisher, left, and her mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, arrive for Dame Elizabeth Taylor's 75th birthday party at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas on February 27, 2007 in Henderson, Nevada.

  • Carrie Fisher poses while holding her chin.

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    Actress Carrie Fisher arrives at the premiere of Summit Entertainment's "Sorority Row" at the ArcLight Theater on September 3, 3009 in Los Angeles, California.

  • Carrie Fisher

    Chris Pizzello, The Associated Press

    In this Thursday, April 7, 2011 file photo, Carrie Fisher arrives at the 2011 NewNowNext Awards in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, a publicist said Fisher has died at the age of 60.

  • Peter Mayhew, Mark Hamill, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels and director J.J. Abrams speak onstage during Star Wars Celebration 2015.

    Alberto E. Rodriguez, Getty Images for Disney

    From left, producer Kathleen Kennedy, actors Peter Mayhew, Mark Hamill, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels and director J.J. Abrams speak onstage during Star Wars Celebration 2015 on April 16, 2015, in Anaheim, Calif.

  • Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher

    Araya Diaz, Getty Images for The Midnight Mission

    Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher attend the Midnight Mission's 100 year anniversary Golden Heart Gala held at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on Sept. 30, 2014, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

  • Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher wax figures.

    Clemens Bilan, Getty Images

    Wax figures of the actors Harrison Ford as the Star Wars character Han Solo, left, and Carrie Fisher in her role of Leia Organa are displayed on the occasion of Madame Tussauds Berlin Presents New Star Wars Wax Figures at Madame Tussauds on May 8, 2015, in Berlin, Germany.

  • U.S. actress Carrie Fisher, right, poses with a storm trooper.

    Leon Neal, AFP/Getty Images

    U.S. actress Carrie Fisher, right, poses with a storm trooper as she attends the opening of the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in central London on Dec. 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when "Star Wars" introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations.

  • Carrie Fisher and French bulldog Gary.

    Daniel Boczarski, Getty Images for Wizard World

    Actress Carrie Fisher speaks onstage during Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2016 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on Aug. 21, 2016, in Rosemont, Ill.

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Photos from the life and career of Carrie Fisher. Daughter of Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, Fisher was best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars films. She died at the age of 60 on Dec. 27, 2016, in Los Angeles.