Carrie Fisher
- Born
- 21 October 1956 (60 years old)
- Passed away
- 27 December 2016
- Place of birth
- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Gender
- Female
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.
