Da Carrie Fisher i går døde efter et hjertestop i en alder af bare 60 år, kom det som endnu et chok i et år plastret til med pludselige dødsfald.
Bag sig lægger hun en karriere, der både spænder kunstnerisk vidt med roller i alt fra ‘Star Wars’, ‘Da Harry Mødte Sally’ og ‘Family Guy’, men også indikerer et hårdt og svært liv med blandt andet stofmisbrug og en bipolar lidelse.
Efter hendes bortgang er det strømmet ind med reaktioner fra hendes kolleger i branchen – og ikke mindst de, der også har befundet sig i en fjern galakse.
Hendes ‘Star Wars’-bror Mark Hamill var først tom for ord, men fik sidenhen sat tankerne i orden.
no words #Devastated pic.twitter.com/R9Xo7IBKmh
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) 27. december 2016
I det hele taget er støtten massiv. Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), David Prowse (Darth Vader), Rian Johnson (instruktør ‘Star Wars Episode VIII), JJ Abrams (instruktør ‘Star Wars Episode VII) og adskillige andre med tilknytning til ‘Star Wars’-universet hylder hende.
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 (@TheWookieeRoars) 27. december 2016
I am extremely sad to learn of Carrie's passing. She was wonderful to work with. Condolences to her friends, family & fans around the world. pic.twitter.com/DGRYQYPZgO
— DARTH VADER (@isDARTHVADER) 27. december 2016
Carrie was an incredible person. I feel lucky I got to know her, and heartbroken.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) 27. december 2016
— Bad Robot (@bad_robot) 27. december 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) 27. december 2016
Very saddened to see another beautiful light leaving us too soon. RIP #CarrieFisher. May you continue to be held in Gods warm embrace. pic.twitter.com/FMV3PRtksP
— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) 27. december 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) 27. december 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) 27. december 2016
We've lost our Princess. pic.twitter.com/N9xMYe6jLT
— Gwendoline Christie (@lovegwendoline) 27. december 2016
Daisy Ridley udtalte til Variety, at hun var knust over det store tab, men at hun følte sig heldig over at have kendt her.
I en pressemeddelelse skriver Harrison Ford, der spillede over for hende i de tre oprindelige ‘Star Wars’-film og senest i ‘The Force Awakens’ fra 2015, at »Carrie was one-of-a-kind. Brilliant, original. Funny and emotionally fearless. She lived her life, bravely. My thoughts are with her daughter Billie, her mother Debbie, her brother Todd, and her many friends. We will all miss her.«
George Lucas skrev at »Carrie and I have been friends most of our adult lives. She was extremely smart; a talented actress, writer and comedienne with a very colorful personality that everyone loved.
In Star Wars she was our great and powerful princess – feisty, wise and full of hope in a role that was more difficult than most people might think.«
Men også uden for ‘Star Wars’-universet markeres dagen med sorg.
Carrie Fisher was smart, funny, talented, surprising, and always a hell of a fun time to be around. Family Guy will miss her immensely.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) 27. december 2016
.@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 (@TheEllenShow) 27. december 2016
Read this book In case you need reminding. God Bless You Carrie Fisher. . pic.twitter.com/vMbXyjt6UY
— Madonna (@Madonna) 28. december 2016
Heartbroken by the loss of Carrie Fisher Brilliant, talented, hysterical, and honest. She will be deeply missed. #RIPCarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/U9RiaK2AXp
— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) 27. december 2016
No. No. Fuck this shit. Carrie Fisher is a fucking legend and this is bullshit.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) 27. december 2016
Fuck this year. Fuck this whole sick, worthless cruel prank of a year. #RIPCarrieFisher
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) 27. december 2016
So so so sad. Thank you, Carrie Fisher. What a loss.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) 27. december 2016
It was a joy to share even a moment with her. https://t.co/KUOhTtspcM
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) 27. december 2016
Og det fortsætter ad infinitum.
Men mest hjerteskærende er næsten dette tweet fra hendes hund, der efter en række ikoniske interviews som det herover fik sin egen følgerskare og dermed Twitter-konto.
I'll still be waiting for you……. pic.twitter.com/ef461OcqKJ
— Carrie Fisher's Dog (@Gary_TheDog) 27. december 2016
Læs også: Carrie Fisher lukker kæften på bodyshamere med bundærlige tweets
