Actress Carrie Fisher died on Tuesday and left behind an incredible career both in front of and behind the camera.
Best known for playing Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" movies, she also grew up in the business, as she was the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds.
Fisher died in a hospital after suffering a heart attack on a plane at the age of 60, and leaves behind her mother and daughter, Billie Lourd.
While she went on to become a superstar thanks to "Star Wars," she also had memorable performances in other movies like "The Blues Brothers" and "When Harry Met Sally."
And then there was her writing, which led to her publishing best-selling novels and becoming one of Hollywood's go-to "script doctors" in the 1990s and 2000s.
That's not to mention her hilarious quips and fearlessness about tackling life's difficult subjects, including mental illness and addiction. Fisher earned her legendary status.
Here's a look back on the amazing life and career of Carrie Fisher:
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Carrie Fisher was born on October 21, 1956 and was instantly thrust into the Hollywood culture as her parents were singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds.
Fisher's first taste of acting was at 15 when she played a debutante in the Broadway revival of "Irene" in 1973, which starred her mother.
In 1975 she landed her first movie role in "Shampoo," starring Warren Beatty.
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