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Carries Fisher died, aged 60
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US actress Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as
Princess Leia in the Star Wars series, has died aged
60, days after suffering a heart attack.
Fisher was taken ill on a flight from London to LA
on Friday and was taken to hospital when the plane
landed.
But a family statement said with "deep sadness" she
died on Tuesday morning.
As well as starring in other films such as The Blues
Brothers and When Harry Met Sally, Fisher also wrote
four novels and three memoirs.
In a statement released on behalf of Fisher's
daughter Billie Lourd, spokesman Simon Halls said:
"It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd
confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher
passed away at 8.55 this morning.
"She was loved by the world and she will be missed
profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your
thoughts and prayers."
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38446753
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