Carrie Fisher

"I did not invite them to this ceremony. They know why."

How was *this* the end of ‘Star Wars’?

Star Wars Celebration kicked off in Orlando this afternoon with a giant panel to honor the upcoming 40th anniversary of the beloved franchise. As exciting as it all was, including guest appearances by everyone from George Lucas to Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford, there was still a glimmer of sadness in the air as one member of the gang was absent this year. The loss of Carrie Fisher last December left a stain of melancholy across not only the Star Wars fanbase, but all of Hollywood. To celebrate the brilliance, charisma and warmth Fisher gave us throughout her lengthy career, and the iconic status of General Leia Organa, LucasFilm paid tribute to the actress in a beautiful video.

While we wait for the first teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which should be arriving in the next couple of months (more on that in a minute), some footage was recently screened for Disney shareholders. That footage won’t be released online, but one reporter in attendance was kind enough to share a few interesting details — it’s not much, but it should keep your spirits up until the first trailer debuts.

Unexpected deaths of actors who are part of huge ongoing franchises make things complicated. You want to pay your respects in a decent way, while also, in the best case scenario, keeping the rest of the series afloat without them. Carrie Fisher had finished shooting all of her scenes in Star Wars: Episode VIII before her death in December, but she still apparently has a pretty big role to play in the final installment. How will they keep the story going without actually having her in it? There’s a rumor going around that Disney is thinking of going the Tarkin route.

From baby carriage strolls to walking the red carpet together, see photos of Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds and her daughter, iconic actress Carrie Fisher, through the years.

Steve Martin has been accused of sexism after posting a tribute tweet to Carrie Fisher that lauded her for her physical appearance.

'Singin' in the Rain' actress, dancer and singer Debbie Reynolds has died at the age of 84, one day after the passing of her daughter, Carrie Fisher.

"Our deleted tweet was genuinely meant as a tribute, but we shouldn't have posted it."

From actor Kevin Smith to astronaut Scott Kelly, New Jersey celebrities expressed their grief Tuesday over the death of Carrie Fisher.