“It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning.
She made memorable appearances in the comedy classic The Blues Brothers, Woody Allen’s Hannah and Her Sisters and the hit romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally.
However, while Star Wars will likely remain the work most commonly associated with her name in the popular culture, Fisher continued to have a prolific career on multiple fronts of the entertainment industry.
She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly.”