Het overlijden van actrice Carrie Fisher raakte fans en collega-acteurs diep en zorgt voor heel wat reacties op sociale media. Acteur Harrison Ford, die als haar love interest Han Solo in de Star Wars-films verscheen, deelde alvast zijn medeleven: “Carrie was er één uit de duizend… Briljant, origineel. Grappig en emotioneel onbevreesd. Ze leefde haar leven, dapper. Mijn gedachten gaan uit naar haar dochter Billie, haar moeder Debbie, haar broer Todd en haar vele vrienden. We zullen haar allemaal missen.”

Ook Star Wars-bedenker George Lucas huldigde Fisher in een verklaring: “Carrie en ik zijn bijna heel ons volwassen leven vrienden geweest. Ze was heel erg slim; een getalenteerde actrice, schrijfster en comédienne met een erg kleurrijke persoonlijkheid waar iedereen dol op was. In Star Wars was ze onze geweldige prinses – pittig, wijs en hoopvol in een rol die moeilijker was dan de meesten mensen denken. […] Ze zal door iedereen gemist worden.”

Andere Star Wars-collega’s en regisseurs herdachten Carrie Fisher op Twitter:

no words #Devastated pic.twitter.com/R9Xo7IBKmh

— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) December 27, 2016

I thought I had got what I wanted under the tree. I didn't. In spite of so many thoughts and prayers from so many. I am very, very sad.

— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) December 27, 2016

I'm deeply saddened at the news of Carrie's passing. She was a dear friend, whom I greatly respected and admired. The force is dark today!

— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) December 27, 2016

There are no words for this loss. Carrie was the brightest light in every room she entered. I will miss her dearly. pic.twitter.com/GgIeYGeMt9

— Peter Mayhew Foundation (@TheWookieeRoars) December 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/isDARTHVADER/status/813826559211606016

Princess Leia, @carrieffisher now one with the Force. Your kindness & sharp wit will be missed. #RIP PS: Thanks for the milk & cookies. xx pic.twitter.com/sFSy9UmvYY

— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) December 27, 2016

The light in The Galaxy is dimmed by the loss of our Princess Leia. May The Force Be With Her!! RIP

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) December 27, 2016

Dearest Carrie, so incredibly sad to say farewell so soon to such a beautifully honest and unique human being- see you in the multiverse.

— Andy Serkis (@andyserkis) December 27, 2016

"She was Princess Leia to the world but a special friend to all of us. We will miss her dearly." -Kathleen Kennedy https://t.co/E96OuqnFQL pic.twitter.com/lr0rm0sRxc

— Star Wars (@starwars) December 27, 2016

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— Bad Robot (@bad_robot) December 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/rianjohnson/status/813860465256169472

Always. pic.twitter.com/DvRhYCSHeV

— Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) December 27, 2016

Daarnaast kwamen er ook reacties van heel wat andere bekende gezichten:

.@CarriefFisher was a brilliant writer, actor, and friend. She was so much fun. I can't believe she's gone. https://t.co/wpxGvBWA0b

— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) December 27, 2016

I'm deeply saddened to learn of the death of Carrie Fisher. I will miss our banterings. A wonderful talent & light has been extinguished.

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 27, 2016

No. No. Fuck this shit. Carrie Fisher is a fucking legend and this is bullshit.

— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) December 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/813820610660839424

She loved to give one the oddest and most randomly silly presents. These are the last three things she gave me. #CarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/qmI7YWqlZ6

— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) December 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/WhoopiGoldberg/status/813811443069923328

https://twitter.com/SeanAstin/status/813826958408564736

https://twitter.com/BryanFuller/status/813821182717743104

https://www.instagram.com/p/BOiKMl2Aodb/

We lost an icon, gifted actress and tireless mental health advocate. RIP #CarrieFisher! May the force be with you. pic.twitter.com/TJiex0F7D7

— Viola Davis (@violadavis) December 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/HeatherMatarazz/status/813820814826930176

Bron: Entertainment Weekly