Birth of Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher was born on 21 October 1956 in Beverly Hills. An American actress and writer, Fisher was best known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, a role that made her an icon from the age of nineteen. The daughter of the entertainers Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, she grew up in Hollywood and later wrote candidly about growing up in a famous family, addiction and bipolar disorder. Her novel Postcards from the Edge, which she adapted for the screen, and her memoir Wishful Drinking were praised for their wit. She was also a sought-after script doctor, and she became an advocate for mental health. She reprised her role in the later Star Wars sequels.

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