Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia in ‘Star Wars,’ has passed away aged 60

Carrie Fisher has died at the age of 60, days after suffering a heart attack.

Fisher was in intensive care after going into cardiac arrest while on a flight from London to Los Angeles.

Best known for her role as Princess Leia in ‘Star Wars,’ Fisher was also a talented writer.

She was touring her new biography, The Princess Diarist when she fell ill. 

Carrie Fishers mother Debbie Reynolds posted the following statement on Social Media:

Other stars also paid tribute, including Star Wars co-star Mark Hamill.

no words #Devastated pic.twitter.com/R9Xo7IBKmh

? Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2016

I’m deeply saddened at the news of Carrie’s passing. She was a dear friend, whom I greatly respected and admired. The force is dark today!

? Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) December 27, 2016

There are no words for this loss. Carrie was the brightest light in every room she entered. I will miss her dearly. pic.twitter.com/GgIeYGeMt9

? Peter Mayhew (@TheWookieeRoars) December 27, 2016

Carrie Fisher (1977) Photo: Shutterstock