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Carrie Fisher Has Left Us

Discussion in 'SWNN News Feed' started by SWNN Probe, Dec 27, 2016.

  1. SWNN Probe

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    As we've all heard by now, Carrie Fisher passed away this morning. I'm at a complete (and rare) loss for words right now. I honestly just can't fathom a world without Carrie in it - even though like most of us I only know her from her films, and the brilliantly funny interviews that she loved to give.







    Obviously, all of us here at SWNN send our most heartfelt condolences to her family. As much as we can't imagine a Carrie-less world, this sudden, brutal void in her family's lives goes so much deeper for them. Oddly enough, though, as awfully as I feel for Debbie and Billie and Todd and everyone, all I can really think of right now is poor little Gary, Carrie's French bulldog and constant little buddy. But then, the shock of loss has always done strange things to this old brain of mine.



    This is a profoundly sad loss for all of us. I think it's safe to say that many of us (most of us?) have been fans of Carrie and her work since we were children. I was nine when the original Star Wars film came out in 1977, and although it's her portrayal of Princess Leia with which I'm the most familiar, I've always enjoyed seeing her in other roles: John Belushi's jilted, bazooka-wielding fiancee in The Blues Brothers; Tom Hanks' firmly grounded, eminently patient wife in The Burbs; Phoebe Cates' long-suffering (and now houseboat-less) friend in Drop Dead Fred; and Herself in guest spots on so many TV shows.



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    It occurs to me now that, after being forever imprinted on our cultural psyche as Princess Leia, Carrie seemed to gravitate toward memorable 'second banana' comedy roles where she was free to react to the madness of the lead character, often heightening that madness in delightfully unexpected ways. I've never been sure how much her focus on these smaller roles were Carries own choice or the result of her having been wedged into a typecasting pigeonhole after Star Wars - I suspect it may have been a little of both. But between Carrie's irreverent sense of humor and her penchant for witty self deprecation, her performances in even the tiniest of roles were almost always fun and memorable.



    Then, last year, in a twist of fate that seemed nigh-on impossible not so many years ago, Princess Leia returned to the big screen in a brand new Star Wars movie. The passing years had, of course, done what passing years will do, not just to Carrie, but also to Harrison and Mark. And yet, there was Her Worshipfulness, older and a bit time-worn, but with the same royal fire that she'd always had. And those eyes - the same ones we all fell in love with as children.



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    Whatever the future may bring for Star Wars now that Carrie has left us, I feel like The Force Awakens is now even more of a special gift than it was when we went to sleep last night.



    And with that, I don't know what else to say. I'm still in shock, and rather than just babbling endlessly in hopes of stumbling across something meaningful, I think I'll just close by saying... thank you, Carrie. One of the rarest and most precious gifts in the world is the ability to make people laugh, and you not only had that gift but shared it generously with the entire world. That you also brought Princess Leia to life for us all is icing on a mighty wonderful cake.



    Clear skies to you, Carrie. We'll all miss you very, very much.



    And so, of course, will so many of your friends and colleagues:



    Kathleen Kennedy (Lucasfilm President):

    Bob Iger (Disney CEO):

    Alan Horn (Disney Chairman):

    Steven Spielberg:

    Harrison Ford:







































































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    As we've all heard by now, Carrie Fisher passed away this morning. I'm at a complete (and rare) loss for words right now. I honestly just can't fathom a world without Carrie in it - even though like most of us I only know her from her films, and the brilliantly funny interviews that she loved to give.







    Obviously, all of us here at SWNN send our most heartfelt condolences to her family. As much as we can't imagine a Carrie-less world, this sudden, brutal void in her family's lives goes so much deeper for them. Oddly enough, though, as awfully as I feel for Debbie and Billie and Todd and everyone, all I can really think of right now is poor little Gary, Carrie's French bulldog and constant little buddy. But then, the shock of loss has always done strange things to this old brain of mine.



    This is a profoundly sad loss for all of us. I think it's safe to say that many of us (most of us?) have been fans of Carrie and her work since we were children. I was nine when the original Star Wars film came out in 1977, and although it's her portrayal of Princess Leia with which I'm the most familiar, I've always enjoyed seeing her in other roles: John Belushi's jilted, bazooka-wielding fiancee in The Blues Brothers; Tom Hanks' firmly grounded, eminently patient wife in The Burbs; Phoebe Cates' long-suffering (and now houseboat-less) friend in Drop Dead Fred; and Herself in guest spots on so many TV shows.



    [​IMG]



    It occurs to me now that, after being forever imprinted on our cultural psyche as Princess Leia, Carrie seemed to gravitate toward memorable 'second banana' comedy roles where she was free to react to the madness of the lead character, often heightening that madness in delightfully unexpected ways. I've never been sure how much her focus on these smaller roles were Carries own choice or the result of her having been wedged into a typecasting pigeonhole after Star Wars - I suspect it may have been a little of both. But between Carrie's irreverent sense of humor and her penchant for witty self deprecation, her performances in even the tiniest of roles were almost always fun and memorable.



    Then, last year, in a twist of fate that seemed nigh-on impossible not so many years ago, Princess Leia returned to the big screen in a brand new Star Wars movie. The passing years had, of course, done what passing years will do, not just to Carrie, but also to Harrison and Mark. And yet, there was Her Worshipfulness, older and a bit time-worn, but with the same royal fire that she'd always had. And those eyes - the same ones we all fell in love with as children.



    [​IMG]



    Whatever the future may bring for Star Wars now that Carrie has left us, I feel like The Force Awakens is now even more of a special gift than it was when we went to sleep last night.



    And with that, I don't know what else to say. I'm still in shock, and rather than just babbling endlessly in hopes of stumbling across something meaningful, I think I'll just close by saying... thank you, Carrie. One of the rarest and most precious gifts in the world is the ability to make people laugh, and you not only had that gift but shared it generously with the entire world. That you also brought Princess Leia to life for us all is icing on a mighty wonderful cake.



    Clear skies to you, Carrie. We'll all miss you very, very much.



    And so, of course, will so many of your friends and colleagues:



    Kathleen Kennedy (Lucasfilm President):

    Bob Iger (Disney CEO):

    Alan Horn (Disney Chairman):

    Steven Spielberg:

    Harrison Ford:





































































    Click HERE to check out and comment on this topic on our main site
     
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    Lost for words...
     
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    Wonderful tribute post,one of many MOST deserved to come yet.

    For SW fans,she was Our Princess.
     
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    Wonderful tribute. Missing her already.
     
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    Feels like part of me is gone forever......


    RIP
     
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    Sad. Still not accepting it.
     
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    The last words Obi Wan said to Luke before his death should be my last words to her: The Force will be with you.Always.
     
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    RIP Carrie. Your uniqueness will be really missed. Truly one of a kind. :(
     
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    We'll miss you.

    You know.

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    RIP Carrie and May the Force Be With You. You will never be forgotten and your legacy will live on forever. You have touched so many and have made many people love Star Wars. We love you and wish the best for your family and friends.
     
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    RIP Carrie Fisher, we lost a bright light in a galaxy far,far away today #she'sonewiththeforce now.
     
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    Leia's theme blasting out of my speakers...........
     
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    I thought this year couldn't get any worse. I am deeply sadden to hear this news. RIP Carrie Fisher.
     
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    Some say that you only truly die when when you're forgotten. So in a way, Carrie Fisher will live forever.
     
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    May the Force be with her. Lost an amazing soul today. But through the fans she will live forever!
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    Agreed. Been an awful year.
     
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    I hate you, 2016!
    I'm sad and angry. I pretty much feel lost right now.

    I hope you're now at a better place, Carrie. May the force be with you.

    "To me, she is royalty."
     
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    I've just heard of Carrie's passing. This is very sad news. We were all hoping for the best outcome and this may take a few days to process and heal. My thoughts and prayers go out to her daughter and mother. I can only imagine their loss.

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