Stars are stunned and saddened by the death of Carrie Fisher (2024)

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"Star Wars" costar Mark Hamill had no words.

—Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2016

C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels was also taken aback.

—Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) December 27, 2016

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"Star Wars" actor Billy Dee Williams said the Force is dark today.

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

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Darth Vader actor Dave Prowse tweeted his condolences to Fisher's family.

—DARTH VADER (@isDARTHVADER) December 27, 2016

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Yes. Yes we did, Gwendoline Christie.

—Gwendoline Christie (@lovegwendoline) December 27, 2016

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William Shatner will miss his conversations with Fisher.

—William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 27, 2016

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Comedian and director Phil Lord referred to Fisher as one of the most honest people he's ever seen give an interview.

—philip lord (@philiplord) December 27, 2016

Same, Chris Miller.

—Chris Miller (@chrizmillr) December 27, 2016

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Dan Aykroyd recalls that Christmas was one of Carrie Fisher's favorite things.

—Dan Aykroyd (@dan_aykroyd) December 27, 2016

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Bryce Dallas Howard reminded everyone that this princess didn't need any saving.

—Bryce Dallas Howard (@BryceDHoward) December 27, 2016

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Steve Martin points out something many others do — Fisher will be remembered for her wonderful wit.

—Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) December 27, 2016

Whoopi Goldberg remembers her as one of the funniest women around.

—Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) December 27, 2016

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Comedian Billy Eichner tried to keep it upbeat.

—billy eichner (@billyeichner) December 27, 2016

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"Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane remembers Fisher as the life of the party.

—Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 27, 2016

Elizabeth Banks reminds us of why we all loved her.

—Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) December 27, 2016

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"American Horror Story" actress Sarah Paulson says Fisher wasn't just witty, but she also gave great advice.

—Sarah Paulson (@MsSarahPaulson) December 27, 2016

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"Toy Story 3" director Lee Unkrich sums up the loss of all the legends we had this year.

—Lee Unkrich (@leeunkrich) December 27, 2016

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Kevin Smith bid farewell to his "sweet princess" in a long, poignant Instagram post.

The Princess stole my heart at age 7. Anybody who knows me knows #CarrieFisher was my first love. I thrilled to the adventures of #princessleia in the @starwars movies, but from '77 to '84, I was in love with Carrie Fisher herself. My bedroom was filled with Carrie Fisher pictures from any movie she was ever in (including Polaroids I took off the TV when #thebluesbrothers hit cable). I was jealous of Paul Simon when he was dating Carrie Fisher and wouldn't listen to his music until they split up. I paid to see Carrie Fisher and #chevychase in Under the Rainbow nine times when it was in theaters (mostly because Carrie Fisher was in underwear in one scene). In childhood, I committed myself to Carrie Fisher without ever meeting her the way novice Nuns commit themselves to Christ without meeting Him. Decades later, I got to tell her this when Carrie Fisher and @jaymewes were in a station wagon on the set of #jayandsilentbobstrikeback. She was gracious about hearing it for the zillionth time from the zillionth man or woman who grew up idolizing her, but wickedly added "I'm glad to know I helped you find your light saber." And with that, she stopped being Carrie Fisher to me and just became Carrie. That's the Carrie I'll always remember: the dutiful standard-bearer of childhood dreams with a the wicked sense of humor and a way with words. She didn't want to get paid for her role in @jayandsilentbob Strike Back; instead, she asked that we buy her these antique beaver chairs. Her reason: "Beaver seems an appropriate currency for this movie." When she was a guest on Season 1 of our @hulu show #Spoilers, Carrie curled up in the throne like she belonged there. And she did: after all, she was royalty. As a boy, I dreamed of marrying Carrie Fisher. As a young filmmaker, I dreamed of casting Carrie Fisher. As an adult, I dreamed of being as sharp-witted and prepossessed as Carrie Fisher. And now that Carrie Fisher is gone, I'll dream of my friend Carrie - whose entire magnificent career I was lucky enough to witness, whose honesty made me a better person, and whose spirit - like The Force - will be with us always. Goodnight, Sweet Princess...

A photo posted by Kevin Smith (@thatkevinsmith) on Dec 27, 2016 at 10:56am PSTDec 27, 2016 at 10:56am PST

Here's his full text:

The Princess stole my heart at age 7. Anybody who knows me knows #CarrieFisher was my first love. I thrilled to the adventures of #princessleia in the @starwars movies, but from '77 to '84, I was in love with Carrie Fisher herself. My bedroom was filled with Carrie Fisher pictures from any movie she was ever in (including Polaroids I took off the TV when #thebluesbrothers hit cable). I was jealous of Paul Simon when he was dating Carrie Fisher and wouldn't listen to his music until they split up. I paid to see Carrie Fisher and #chevychase in Under the Rainbow nine times when it was in theaters (mostly because Carrie Fisher was in underwear in one scene). In childhood, I committed myself to Carrie Fisher without ever meeting her the way novice Nuns commit themselves to Christ without meeting Him. Decades later, I got to tell her this when Carrie Fisher and @jaymewes were in a station wagon on the set of #jayandsilentbobstrikeback. She was gracious about hearing it for the zillionth time from the zillionth man or woman who grew up idolizing her, but wickedly added "I'm glad to know I helped you find your light saber." And with that, she stopped being Carrie Fisher to me and just became Carrie. That's the Carrie I'll always remember: the dutiful standard-bearer of childhood dreams with a the wicked sense of humor and a way with words. She didn't want to get paid for her role in @jayandsilentbob Strike Back; instead, she asked that we buy her these antique beaver chairs. Her reason: "Beaver seems an appropriate currency for this movie." When she was a guest on Season 1 of our @hulu show #Spoilers, Carrie curled up in the throne like she belonged there. And she did: after all, she was royalty. As a boy, I dreamed of marrying Carrie Fisher. As a young filmmaker, I dreamed of casting Carrie Fisher. As an adult, I dreamed of being as sharp-witted and prepossessed as Carrie Fisher. And now that Carrie Fisher is gone, I'll dream of my friend Carrie - whose entire magnificent career I was lucky enough to witness, whose honesty made me a better person, and whose spirit — like The Force — will be with us always. Goodnight, Sweet Princess...

Disney's CEO Bob Iger may have said it best.

"Carrie Fisher was one-of-a-kind, a true character who shared her talent and her truth with us all with her trademark wit and irreverence. Millions fell in love with her as the indomitable Princess Leia; she will always have a special place in the hearts of Star Wars fans as well as all of us who were lucky enough to know her personally. She will be sorely missed, and we join millions of fans and friends around the world who mourn her loss today."