‘Star Wars’ star actress, Carrie Fisher, is dead

Carrie Fisher, more popularly known for acting in the Star Wars movie franchise, has died at the age of 60.

On Friday, she suffered a cardiac arrest while travelling from London to Los Angeles and was rushed to a hospital. She suffered a heart attack in the hospital and later died.

Her death was announced in a statement released on behalf of her daughter.

‘It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning.’ 

She played her first role in Star Wars franchise in 1977 and even had an on-set affair with co-star Harrison Ford, aged only 19.

She also acted in the second and third Star Wars films – and last year’s The Force Awakens.

She is survived by her mom Debbie Reynolds, daughter Lourd and beloved French bulldog, Gary.