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Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa in “Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope”

Carrie Fisher, in 2007.

Carrie Fisher, in 2007.

  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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Actress and writer Carrie Fisher, who is perhaps best known for portraying Princess Leia Organa in the “Star Wars” films, died Dec. 27. Most recently, Fisher published her eighth book, a memoir titled “The Princess Diarist.”

Carrie Fisher | 1987

Carrie Fisher at the Farmers Market in 1987.

  (Ellen Jaskol / Los Angeles Times)

Carrie Fisher | 1956 – 2016

Three generations: Carrie Fisher, with her mother, Debbie Reynolds, and daughter, Billie Lourd, in 1994.

  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Carrie Fisher | 2015

Carrie Fisher sits with her dog, Gary, at a panel at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim in 2015.

  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Carrie Fisher | 1959

Carrie Fisher, 3, gives mother Debbie Reynolds a hug after her afternoon nap in their home in West Los Angeles, on Nov. 16, 1959.

  (Ray Graham / Los Angeles Times)

'Delusions of Grandma' | 1993

Carrie Fisher leafs through her novel “Delusions of Grandma” before speaking at the Los Angeles Times’ annual authors luncheon in 1994.

  (Karen Tapia / Los Angeles Times)

Paul Simon & Carrie Fisher | 1982

Singer-composer Paul Simon and actress Carrie Fisher leave the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, after a memorial service for comedian John Belushi.

  (Marty Lederhandler / Associated Press)

Carrie Fisher | 1999

Carrie Fisher interviews Steve Martin in 1999.

  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Carrie Fisher | 2004

Carrie Fisher photographed in her house in Beverly Hills in 2004.

  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Carrie Fisher | 2004

Carrie Fisher, in her bedroom in her Beverly Hils home.

  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

'Wishful Drinking' | 2006

Carrie Fisher stars in her one-woman autobiographical show, “Wishful Drinking,” at the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood on Nov. 4, 2006.

  (Damon Winter / Los Angeles Times)

Carrie Fisher | 2010

Carrie Fisher, promoting her HBO special “Wishful Drinking,” in her home on Dec. 2, 2010.

  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Carrie Fisher | 2015

Carrie Fisher at the red-carpet premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in Hollywood on Dec. 14, 2015.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

SAG Awards | 2015

Carrie Fisher presents her mother, Debbie Reynolds, the Life Achievement Award at the 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Jan. 25, 2015.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

SAG Awards | 2015

Carrie Fisher, right, with her mother, Debbie Reynolds, at the 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 25, 2015.

  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

'The Best Awful' | 2016

Carrie Fisher autographs her book “The Best Awful” at a promotional event in London.

  (John D. McHugh / Associated Press)

San Diego Comic-Con | 2015

Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford at the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 10, 2015.

  (Richard Shotwell / Associated Press)

Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher | 2014

Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher attend the Midnight Mission’s Golden Heart Gala at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.

  (Araya Diaz / Getty Images)

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' premiere | 2015

Carrie Fisher with her daughter, Billie Lourd, on the red carpet at the premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in Hollywood on Dec. 14, 2015.

  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

'The Princess Diarist' | 2016

Carrie Fisher’s most recent book is “The Princess Diarist,” a memoir based on the diaries she kept during the filming of the first “Star Wars” film.

  (Blue Rider Press / Associated Press)

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