Can y’all believe the many people who have gone on to the other side in 2016?? Geez Louise! There was the unexpected death of singer George Michael on Christmas day, comedian Ricky Harris who died yesterday, and now we wake up learning about actress Carrie Fisher. The Star Wars icon never regained consciousness from a heart attack she suffered on a flight a few days ago. Carrie’s daughter Billie confirmed her Mom’s passing today.
“Carrie Fisher died Tuesday morning … days after suffering a massive heart attack on board a flight from London to LAX … a family spokesperson has confirmed.
TMZ broke the story … Fisher was on a flight from London to LAX Friday when she suffered the heart attack 15 minutes before landing. People on the plane tell TMZ she appeared lifeless.
A passenger who’s an EMT performed CPR on Carrie and once the flight landed, paramedics rushed her to UCLA Medical Center where she remained in intensive care until her death.
The family had said she was in “stable condition” but we’re told she was not responsive after her medical emergency.
Carrie had been on a publicity tour for her new book, “The Princess Diarist.” The book recently made headlines because she wrote about having an affair with co-star Harrison Ford while shooting the original ‘Star Wars‘ movies.”
Fisher’s Mom actress Debbie Reynolds posted a beautiful message to her daughter’s fans and thanked them for their heartwarming support.
“Thank you to everyone who has embraced the gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter,” Reynolds wrote on Facebook. “I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop. Love Carries Mother.”
Carrie had recently celebrated a birthday back in October where she explored the world of Italy. Its a blessing that she was able to spend her last birthday in a breathtaking setting among family and friends.
We are certainly gonna miss Carrie and her brilliant soul. Fortunately there are many memories recorded of the actress doing what she loved best…..and that’s acting.
Carrie is survived by her Mom Debbie, a daughter Billie, and her beloved pooch named Gary. And y’all, please send up an extra prayer for her elderly Mom, because Miss Debbie is 84 years old.
Rest in power Carrie.
