In 2016, Carrie Fisher, the iconic actress known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars, passed away at the age of sixty. Born into the spotlight to famous parents, Fisher led a troubled and challenging life. Over the years, she struggled with mental illness and substance abuse.
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Despite her hardships, Carrie always managed to hang on to her sense of humor, writing, and acting in numerous films and shows. From being raised by Debbie Reynolds and her marriage to Paul Simon to her bipolar disorder and the birth of her daughter Billie Lourd, this is Carrie’s story.