Carrie Fisher finally receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The late star Carrie Fisher is finally being honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Best known for her role as Princess Leia in original Star Wars films, Fisher was an icon in the industry.
Fisher sadly passed away on December 27th 2016, following a sudden cardiac arrest, but is making news again after being honoured with a well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
She will be honoured on the most appropriate of dates, May 4th, which is unofficially known as Star Wars Day.
The actress’ daughter, Billie Lour, will accept the star on her behalf.
"Fans will be over the moon to know that their favourite movie princess Carrie Fisher will be honoured with her star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame," Anna Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame said in a statement.
“Carrie will join her Star Wars costars and fellow Walk of Famers Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford on this historic sidewalk.”
Fisher’s star will be just a few feet away from her fellow Star Wars actor and on-screen brother Mark Hamill, and across the street from her mother Debbie Reynolds.
Hamill shared the news on his Twitter, saying “Long overdue & so well-deserved,”
Long overdue & so well-deserved.#CarrieOnForever❤️ https://t.co/0pWxcfjoRB
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) April 24, 2023
Her star will serve as a reminder that although she is gone, her influence will remain for years to come.
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