One of those fans, Cody Christensen, thought one of the best ways to celebrate the actor’s long life would be her iconic Star Wars character, Princess Leia, to be made an official Disney princess.
Christensen’s Change.org petition – addressed to Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger – has almost 25,000 signatures and is gaining further momentum.
Following Carrie Fisher’s untimely death late last month, fans of her work across used social media to share memories and grieve.
Speaking to Geek.com about the petition, Christensen explained how Disney currently has a set of rules for who can and can’t be a princess.