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Celebrities Mourn Carrie Fisher’s Sudden Death

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Thea Glassman

By Thea Glassman December 27, 2016

Carrie Fisher died Tuesday morning, and celebrities took to social media in droves to both mourn and celebrate the film icon’s life.

“no words #Devastated.” — Mark Hamill

“Carrie Fisher- what a hard, wild, exciting, fun, teaching life you led. Sorry you’ve left but may the Force be with you. RIP #carriefisher.” — Jason Alexander

“If I heard Carrie Fisher was going to make an appearance I wanted to see it. U know ur special when Meryl Streep plays YOU in a movie. RIP.” — Billy Eichner

“She was the brightest, funniest, bravest, kindest, cleverest and sweetest person I ever knew. A crushing blow to lose @carrieffisher.” —Stephen Fry

“We just lost a great ally for mental health and addiction. Be strong, be as strong as she’d want you to be. Rest in paradise @carrieffisher.” — Margaret Cho

“I’m deeply saddened to learn of the death of Carrie Fisher. I will miss our banterings. A wonderful talent & light has been extinguished.” — William Shatner

”.@CarriefFisher was a brilliant writer, actor, and friend. She was so much fun. I can’t believe she’s gone.” — Ellen DeGeneres

“Carrie Fisher was smart, funny, talented, surprising, and always a hell of a fun time to be around. Family Guy will miss her immensely.” — Seth MacFarlane

“R.I.P. Carrie Fisher. A brilliantly funny, talented woman. We will miss your humor now more than ever.” — Albert Brooks

“#CarrieFisher was so witty and provocative and unrelentingly interesting. Goddamn, I loved her. Everyone did.” — Elizabeth Banks

“God bless @carriefisherofficial This woman and her friendship will be deeply missed.” — Rita Wilson

“Thank you Ms. Fisher, for opening up a world of possibilities, strength and hope for all little girls. Rest.” — Alyssa Milano

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