carrie fisher

Terrible news to confirm today, as a beloved icon and Star Wars star’s condition has taken a turn for the worse. Carrie Fisher, actress behind both Princess and General Leia, has passed away at age 60. The revered actress and comedic presence had earlier suffered a heart attack en-route from London to Los Angeles.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Carrie Fisher Age: 56 Occupation: Actress and Author Known For: Launching the fantasies of countless boys while playing Princess Leia in the original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy, her bestselling novel ‘Postcards from the Edge,’ being the daughter of actors Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, and her awesomely hilarious autobiography and one-wom