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2016' s collection of talented souls has been relentless and we still have 5 days to go. Carrie Fisher however is especially hard for those of us who knew her through her writing. She had brilliantly documented addictions which were themselves addictive. And above all they were filled with with wit. She shared her struggles and presented them as a gift filled with humor and language you could eat with a spoon which became a respite in a challenging world.
She was known as a "script doctor" as well. I hoped once reading she was stabilized that she would recover and offer up more wisdom. I happen to have seen her appearance on the Graham Norton Show just a week before her fateful flight. She wasn't quite herself. She was sort of in a loop of telling older stories. I even said to my hubby that she didn't seem herself. Then the apparent traumatic trek back from London - which is always a slog - was just too much for her it would seem.
Strangely though I don't feel so sad. (Then again the election has me feeling very depressed already). Seems to me all these talented people we lost are most definitely in a better place.
The brilliant Stephen Frye shared this. As I never met her or thought I'd meet her, this meant a lot to me as a longtime fan:
She was the brightest, funniest, bravest, kindest, cleverest and sweetest person I ever knew. A crushing blow to lose @carrieffisher
10:07 AM - 27 Dec 2016
Freddie
(9,259 posts)So wrong. DH is a Star Wars freak and very upset. Her daughter is only 24. May the Force be with her.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Gothmog
(145,129 posts)maryellen99
(3,788 posts)I'm 45 and Princess Leia was my sheroe and I wanted to be her when I grew up. I even went out as her for Halloween one year. She was also an amazing writer and funny as hell. RIP Carrie Fisher.
progressoid
(49,978 posts)SleeplessinSoCal
(9,110 posts)Carrie Fisher, the actress and writer who passed away today at the age of 60, made an indelible impression on Tina Fey. The Upper Darby born and raised comedian is a noted Star Wars fan and referenced George Lucas' creations numerous times on her sitcom 30 Rock.
Fey has a particular affection for Princess Leia. In a third season episode of 30 Rock, Fey's Liz Lemon donned the famous buns while trying to get out of jury duty.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/12/27/tina-fey-remembers-carrie-fisher-s-legendary-30-rock-performance-and-razor-sharp-wit.html