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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
Credit: Ron Galella/WireImage

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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
Credit: Tim Boxer/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

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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
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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
Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

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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
Credit: Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images

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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
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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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    1 of 40 Carrie Fisher Through The Years
    2 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds in Hollywood on January 2, 1957
    3 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds at Town Hall in New York City on November 6, 1972
    4 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds and Todd Fisher at the Opening Night Party for Irene on March 13, 1973
    5 of 40 Carrie Fisher in Beverly Hills on April 8, 1975
    6 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Warren Beatty on the Set of Shampoo in 1975
    7 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Mark Hamill in Star Wars in 1977
    8 of 40 Carrie Fisher at the 31st Annual Golden Apple Awards in New York City on November 16, 1977
    9 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford on June 15, 1977
    10 of 40 Carrie Fisher in 1977
    11 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Harrison Ford in New York City in the Late 1970s
    12 of 40 Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia With Anthony Daniels as C-3PO in The Star Wars Holiday Special on August 23, 1978
    13 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Sissy Spacek at the New York Film Critics Circle Dinner in New York City in 1978
    14 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Paul Simon at the Goodbye People Opening Party in New York City on April 30, 1979
    15 of 40 Carrie Fisher in 1980
    16 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Penny Marshall on Laverne & Shirley on November 9, 1982
    17 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi in 1983
    18 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Paul Simon at Their Wedding in New York City on August 16, 1983
    19 of 40 Carrie Fisher Hosting Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi on November 21, 1983
    20 of 40 Carrie Fisher Book Signing Her Book Delusions of Grandma in Los Angeles on April 15, 1994
    21 of 40 Carrie Fisher in October 1995
    22 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Beverly D'Angelo and Holly Hunter at the Third Annual Premiere Women in Hollywood Luncheon on December 2, 1996
    23 of 40 Carrie Fisher on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on February 10, 1997
    24 of 40 Carrie Fisher in the Early 2000s
    25 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Alan Bernstein at the 2001 Golden Heart Awards in Los Angeles on May 18, 2001
    26 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Alan Cumming at amfAR's Honoring With Pride Benefit in New York City on June 26, 2002
    27 of 40 Carrie Fisher Playing Celebrity Blackjack on September 18, 2004
    28 of 40 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
    29 of 40 Carrie Fisher on The Megan Mullally Show on December 1, 2006
    30 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds at Elizabeth Taylor's 75th Birthday Party on February 27, 2007
    31 of 40 Carrie Fisher at the 2007/2008 Fox Upfronts on May 17, 2007
    32 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds and Joely Fisher at the Premiere of Wishful Drinking on December 7, 2010
    33 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Debbie Reynolds and Billie Lourd at Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood Memorabilia Exhibit Reception on June 7, 2011
    34 of 40 Carrie Fisher at the Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne Barr in Hollywood on August 4, 2012
    35 of 40 Carrie Fisher in London on July 3, 2014
    36 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Billie Lourd and Debbie Reynolds at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on January 25, 2015
    37 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Mark Hamill and Anthony Daniels at Disney's Star Wars Celebration 2015 on April 16, 2015
    38 of 40 Carrie Fisher at the European Premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in London on December 16, 2015
    39 of 40 Carrie Fisher With Domhnall Gleeson at the EE British Academy Film Awards in London on February 14, 2016
    40 of 40 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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