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Carrie Frances Fisher (October 21, 1956 – December 27, 2016) was an American actress, novelist, screenwriter, and lecturer. Daughter of the famous actors Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, she gained fame for her portrayal of Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy. Her novel Postcards from the Edge was also a bestseller, for which she wrote a screenplay to the film of the same name.
American actress and author recognized for her performance as Princess Leia in Star Wars and her work as a novelist and screenwriter.
Her performance as Princess Leia in the Star Wars saga, supporting roles in films like When Harry Met Sally and The Blues Brothers, and her candid writing about Hollywood and mental health.
She balanced screen performance with sharp, honest writing, penning works like the screenplay for Postcards from the Edge and multiple memoirs.