Actor. Daughter of Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher. She made her film debut in 'Shampoo' and went on to achieve international fame playing Princess Leia in the 'Star Wars' films. In later years she suffered from bipolar disorder and became addicted to cocaine. She was taken ill on a plane and died four days later in Los Angeles. Her mother died the following day.
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Carrie Fisher
The Rebels' Princess Carrie Fisher 1956 - 2016 one with the force. "Artful Do...
Photographer, inventor and pioneer of cinematography. Born Bristol as William Edward Green. Married the Swiss Helena Friese in 1874 and added her name to his. (It's not clear where the extra "e" ca...
Tarquin is Laurence Olivier's film producer son by his first wife, Jill Esmond. Born 21 August 1936. Zelfa is Tarquin's wife. The picture shows Tarquin, Attenborough and Plowright at the unveil...
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Person, Cinema, Music / songs, Race Issues, Seriously Famous, Theatre, USA
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