Carrie Fisher's Life in Photos
By Madeline Boardman Updated October 21, 2019 at 12:52 PM EDT
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Carrie Fisher Through The Years
Carrie Fisher Through The Years
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Born in Beverly Hills, Calif. on October 21, 1956, Carrie Fisher died Tuesday at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles a few days earlier. The daughter of Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, she got an early introduction to Hollywood and picked up minor roles in her teens before skyrocketing to fame as Princess Leia in 1977's Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Fisher continued the iconic role in subsequent Star Wars movies and specials, also adding to her résumé with small-screen projects and books. Decades later, she continued her family's Hollywood dynasty when her daughter, Billie Lourd, joined the family business. See photos of the late star through the years, ahead.
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Carrie Fisher With Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds in Hollywood on January 2, 1957
Carrie Fisher With Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds in Hollywood on January 2, 1957
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Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds at Town Hall in New York City on November 6, 1972
Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds at Town Hall in New York City on November 6, 1972
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Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds and Todd Fisher at the Opening Night Party for Irene on March 13, 1973
Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds and Todd Fisher at the Opening Night Party for Irene on March 13, 1973
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Carrie Fisher in Beverly Hills on April 8, 1975
Carrie Fisher in Beverly Hills on April 8, 1975
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Carrie Fisher With Warren Beatty on the Set of Shampoo in 1975
Carrie Fisher With Warren Beatty on the Set of Shampoo in 1975
Credit: Courtesy Everett Collection
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Carrie Fisher With Mark Hamill in Star Wars in 1977
Carrie Fisher With Mark Hamill in Star Wars in 1977
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Carrie Fisher at the 31st Annual Golden Apple Awards in New York City on November 16, 1977
Carrie Fisher at the 31st Annual Golden Apple Awards in New York City on November 16, 1977
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Carrie Fisher With Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford on June 15, 1977
Carrie Fisher With Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford on June 15, 1977
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Carrie Fisher in 1977
Carrie Fisher in 1977
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Carrie Fisher With Harrison Ford in New York City in the Late 1970s
Carrie Fisher With Harrison Ford in New York City in the Late 1970s
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Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia With Anthony Daniels as C-3PO in The Star Wars Holiday Special on August 23, 1978
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia With Anthony Daniels as C-3PO in The Star Wars Holiday Special on August 23, 1978
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Carrie Fisher With Sissy Spacek at the New York Film Critics Circle Dinner in New York City in 1978
Carrie Fisher With Sissy Spacek at the New York Film Critics Circle Dinner in New York City in 1978
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Carrie Fisher With Paul Simon at the Goodbye People Opening Party in New York City on April 30, 1979
Carrie Fisher With Paul Simon at the Goodbye People Opening Party in New York City on April 30, 1979
Credit: Ron Galella/WireImage
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Carrie Fisher in 1980
Carrie Fisher in 1980
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Carrie Fisher With Penny Marshall on Laverne & Shirley on November 9, 1982
Carrie Fisher With Penny Marshall on Laverne & Shirley on November 9, 1982
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Carrie Fisher With Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi in 1983
Carrie Fisher With Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi in 1983
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Carrie Fisher With Paul Simon at Their Wedding in New York City on August 16, 1983
Carrie Fisher With Paul Simon at Their Wedding in New York City on August 16, 1983
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Carrie Fisher Hosting Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi on November 21, 1983
Carrie Fisher Hosting Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi on November 21, 1983
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Carrie Fisher Book Signing Her Book Delusions of Grandma in Los Angeles on April 15, 1994
Carrie Fisher Book Signing Her Book Delusions of Grandma in Los Angeles on April 15, 1994
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Carrie Fisher in October 1995
Carrie Fisher in October 1995
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Carrie Fisher With Beverly D'Angelo and Holly Hunter at the Third Annual Premiere Women in Hollywood Luncheon on December 2, 1996
Carrie Fisher With Beverly D'Angelo and Holly Hunter at the Third Annual Premiere Women in Hollywood Luncheon on December 2, 1996
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Carrie Fisher on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on February 10, 1997
Carrie Fisher on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on February 10, 1997
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Carrie Fisher in the Early 2000s
Carrie Fisher in the Early 2000s
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Carrie Fisher With Alan Bernstein at the 2001 Golden Heart Awards in Los Angeles on May 18, 2001
Carrie Fisher With Alan Bernstein at the 2001 Golden Heart Awards in Los Angeles on May 18, 2001
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Carrie Fisher With Alan Cumming at amfAR's Honoring With Pride Benefit in New York City on June 26, 2002
Carrie Fisher With Alan Cumming at amfAR's Honoring With Pride Benefit in New York City on June 26, 2002
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Carrie Fisher Playing Celebrity Blackjack on September 18, 2004
Carrie Fisher Playing Celebrity Blackjack on September 18, 2004
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Carrie Fisher With Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford at the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to George Lucas in Hollywood on June 9, 2005
Carrie Fisher With Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford at the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to George Lucas in Hollywood on June 9, 2005
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Carrie Fisher on The Megan Mullally Show on December 1, 2006
Carrie Fisher on The Megan Mullally Show on December 1, 2006
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Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds at Elizabeth Taylor's 75th Birthday Party on February 27, 2007
Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds at Elizabeth Taylor's 75th Birthday Party on February 27, 2007
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Carrie Fisher at the 2007/2008 Fox Upfronts on May 17, 2007
Carrie Fisher at the 2007/2008 Fox Upfronts on May 17, 2007
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Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds and Joely Fisher at the Premiere of Wishful Drinking on December 7, 2010
Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds and Joely Fisher at the Premiere of Wishful Drinking on December 7, 2010
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Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds and Billie Lourd at Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood Memorabilia Exhibit Reception on June 7, 2011
Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds and Billie Lourd at Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood Memorabilia Exhibit Reception on June 7, 2011
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Carrie Fisher at the Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne Barr in Hollywood on August 4, 2012
Carrie Fisher at the Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne Barr in Hollywood on August 4, 2012
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Carrie Fisher in London on July 3, 2014
Carrie Fisher in London on July 3, 2014
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Carrie Fisher With Billie Lourd and Debbie Reynolds at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on January 25, 2015
Carrie Fisher With Billie Lourd and Debbie Reynolds at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on January 25, 2015
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Carrie Fisher With Mark Hamill and Anthony Daniels at Disney's Star Wars Celebration 2015 on April 16, 2015
Carrie Fisher With Mark Hamill and Anthony Daniels at Disney's Star Wars Celebration 2015 on April 16, 2015
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Carrie Fisher at the European Premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in London on December 16, 2015
Carrie Fisher at the European Premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in London on December 16, 2015
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Carrie Fisher With Domhnall Gleeson at the EE British Academy Film Awards in London on February 14, 2016
Carrie Fisher With Domhnall Gleeson at the EE British Academy Film Awards in London on February 14, 2016
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Carrie Fisher With Fisher Stevens at a Photocall for Bright Lights at the 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2016
Carrie Fisher With Fisher Stevens at a Photocall for Bright Lights at the 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2016
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