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Carrie Fisher Dies at 60

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Meowster

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I love the two of them.

Gonna change my avatar to this.
 
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OricWindstar

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One of the few smiles from me today has been imagining how much Carrie would be giving everyone a hard time for their sentiments. Not enough people in the world with her kind of wit.
 
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NaturalHigh

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I'm only 28 and this hurts, as I was growing up my mom made sure I watched Star Wars.

My condolences to her family and all you guys that were around when it all began. I know it has to hurt tenfold for some of y'all.

I know im going to tear up the next time I watch one of the OT.

May the Force be with you, Princess.
 
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ryutaro's mama

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Bobby Roberts said:
Nah. It'll be a celebration. And if it's not, every single Star Wars fan there will be doing her a disservice. Her, and themselves.

Celebration needs to be the biggest, goofiest, most irreverent wake for Princess Leia there will ever be. And people need to laugh til their tear-stained cheeks hurt.
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OricWindstar said:
One of the few smiles from me today has been imagining how much Carrie would be giving everyone a hard time for their sentiments. Not enough people in the world with her kind of wit.
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These guys get it.
 
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slit

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Even though I knew it was a possibility given what happened, it still hit me like a ton of bricks. Carrie Fisher was a part of my childhood. She'll be missed.
 
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BFIB

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Everyone is devastated. :(

I just talked to my mom about it, apparently she met her once, back in the late 80's. It was all happenstance, she was staying in a hotel near the supermarket my mom worked at. She went there late in the evening to get some alcohol, and there was a flood of people bothering her. She made a comment about there has to be something better to do, than to watch a tired, worn out actress pick out her friend for the night. The manager then told everyone to scoot and escorted her to the register my mom was at.

My mom waited on her, didn't even reference who she was, just smiled, and Carrie told her "Thank you. Thank you for one minute of normalcy."

I had no idea this even happened. I'm 37, my mom knows how important Star Wars is to me, she said he was saving this for "the right time".

This was it.
 
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Maengun1

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I don't typically feel much over celebrity deaths, but this one is hitting me quite a bit harder. Carrie seemed like a one of a kind character that I genuinely liked seeing and hearing about, someone who I always made a point to watch when I heard she had been on an interview show or written a new book. And it's especially sad since she was just a year into a resurgence/return in Star Wars and the larger cultural landscape. Things are going to be different/worse now that she's gone. RIP
 
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Bobby Roberts

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It's a thing I've been thinking about off and on this afternoon, this "Baby Bust" as people are calling it, and how it really started to kick us all in the chest this year. The sheer number of people born, the rise of our media machine into something altogether different, the way that machine put so many people into our living rooms, the way we latched onto these movie stars, these musicians, these athletes, the way they became the background noise of our childhoods, the fabric of the security blankets we'd tuck up under our chins when life started kicking our ass and we needed to go lay down for a minute to recuperate.

Now they're all leaving, and it's not just the reminder of mortality, because I think most of us know that all things end, eventually, and it's more about what you do with that time, and how you spend it, and who you spend it with. On some level we know it's more about the how of our life than the what.

But David Bowie goes, and Prince goes, and Carrie Fisher goes, and Gene Wilder goes, and Muhammad Ali goes, all these stars winking out one after another, and you can't help but think about your star, and the ones in your orbit.

They're all gonna go. Your mom, your dad, Your sisters & brothers. All of em are gonna go, and it's coming faster than anyone wants, and it's going to hurt goddammit, it's gonna hurt so fucking bad, if these people we've never met are going to affect us this much what's it gonna be like when the people we really know wink out of our sky, right?

They're all gonna go, and despite all our own bullshit, all our stupid baggage, the struggles and the frustrations we all have trying just to maintain in the face of our problems, we owe it to them to take the best parts of them, and incorporate them into ourselves as best we can, and take that into the future, for everyone's sake. We owe it to them. We owe it to us.

That's one hell of a responsibility, ain't it? That shit isn't easy. And this year just won't stop reminding us of all this impermanent beauty and genius. And it's never going to let up as we keep moving forward, either. Who wants to waste all that inspiration? Who wouldn't want to be that inspiration for someone else if they could?

This is what life is, I guess. The absorption and transformation of love, into loss, and back again into more love.

The work is rewarding as hell, but it's never going to get easier. You just hope that when it's your turn for that transformation, you leave behind as much as these people left you.

That's what I've been thinking about this afternoon.
 
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KeyBladerXIII

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Bobby Roberts said:
They're all gonna go. Your mom, your dad, Your sisters & brothers. All of em are gonna go, and it's coming faster than anyone wants, and it's going to hurt goddammit, it's gonna hurt so fucking bad, if these people we've never met are going to affect us this much what's it gonna be like when the people we really know wink out of our sky, right?
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You ain't wrong but...ugh...
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Infinity

Infinity

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So sad. Prayers and warm thoughts for the family, friends, and countless fans.

I saw Rogue One today and felt like it was a fitting tribute. Added to the sadness.

There will be an endless celebration of her life and the gifts she's given to all of us in the days ahead.

MH's words - wow.
 
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MMarston

Was getting caught part of your plan?
Bobby Roberts said:
It's a thing I've been thinking about off and on this afternoon, this "Baby Bust" as people are calling it, and how it really started to kick us all in the chest this year. The sheer number of people born, the rise of our media machine into something altogether different, the way that machine put so many people into our living rooms, the way we latched onto these movie stars, these musicians, these athletes, the way they became the background noise of our childhoods, the fabric of the security blankets we'd tuck up under our chins when life started kicking our ass and we needed to go lay down for a minute to recuperate.

Now they're all leaving, and it's not just the reminder of mortality, because I think most of us know that all things end, eventually, and it's more about what you do with that time, and how you spend it, and who you spend it with. On some level we know it's more about the how of our life than the what.

But David Bowie goes, and Prince goes, and Carrie Fisher goes, and Gene Wilder goes, and Muhammad Ali goes, all these stars winking out one after another, and you can't help but think about your star, and the ones in your orbit.

They're all gonna go. Your mom, your dad, Your sisters & brothers. All of em are gonna go, and it's coming faster than anyone wants, and it's going to hurt goddammit, it's gonna hurt so fucking bad, if these people we've never met are going to affect us this much what's it gonna be like when the people we really know wink out of our sky, right?

They're all gonna go, and despite all our own bullshit, all our stupid baggage, the struggles and the frustrations we all have trying just to maintain in the face of our problems, we owe it to them to take the best parts of them, and incorporate them into ourselves as best we can, and take that into the future, for everyone's sake. We owe it to them. We owe it to us.

That's one hell of a responsibility, ain't it? That shit isn't easy. And this year just won't stop reminding us of all this impermanent beauty and genius. And it's never going to let up as we keep moving forward, either. Who wants to waste all that inspiration? Who wouldn't want to be that inspiration for someone else if they could?

This is what life is, I guess. The absorption and transformation of love, into loss, and back again into more love.

The work is rewarding as hell, but it's never going to get easier. You just hope that when it's your turn for that transformation, you leave behind as much as these people left you.

That's what I've been thinking about this afternoon.
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Fuck, Bobby.
 
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ryutaro's mama

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Bobby Roberts said:
It's a thing I've been thinking about off and on this afternoon, this "Baby Bust" as people are calling it, and how it really started to kick us all in the chest this year. The sheer number of people born, the rise of our media machine into something altogether different, the way that machine put so many people into our living rooms, the way we latched onto these movie stars, these musicians, these athletes, the way they became the background noise of our childhoods, the fabric of the security blankets we'd tuck up under our chins when life started kicking our ass and we needed to go lay down for a minute to recuperate.

Now they're all leaving, and it's not just the reminder of mortality, because I think most of us know that all things end, eventually, and it's more about what you do with that time, and how you spend it, and who you spend it with. On some level we know it's more about the how of our life than the what.

But David Bowie goes, and Prince goes, and Carrie Fisher goes, and Gene Wilder goes, and Muhammad Ali goes, all these stars winking out one after another, and you can't help but think about your star, and the ones in your orbit.

They're all gonna go. Your mom, your dad, Your sisters & brothers. All of em are gonna go, and it's coming faster than anyone wants, and it's going to hurt goddammit, it's gonna hurt so fucking bad, if these people we've never met are going to affect us this much what's it gonna be like when the people we really know wink out of our sky, right?

They're all gonna go, and despite all our own bullshit, all our stupid baggage, the struggles and the frustrations we all have trying just to maintain in the face of our problems, we owe it to them to take the best parts of them, and incorporate them into ourselves as best we can, and take that into the future, for everyone's sake. We owe it to them. We owe it to us.

That's one hell of a responsibility, ain't it? That shit isn't easy. And this year just won't stop reminding us of all this impermanent beauty and genius. And it's never going to let up as we keep moving forward, either. Who wants to waste all that inspiration? Who wouldn't want to be that inspiration for someone else if they could?

This is what life is, I guess. The absorption and transformation of love, into loss, and back again into more love.

The work is rewarding as hell, but it's never going to get easier. You just hope that when it's your turn for that transformation, you leave behind as much as these people left you.

That's what I've been thinking about this afternoon.
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I lost my sister at age 44, so the thoughts of this post rang true to me in 2015.
 
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ExMachina

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Absolutely gutted. I heard the news at work and had to take a long break to process the news... sitting at home now and I can't stop crying. :(

Star Wars means a lot to me - I grew up watching the OT special editions on VHS over and over again - but the character of Princess Leia in particular has been a huge influence. For me, and for countless other girls, having someone like her in a major piece of culture was so important.

And beyond her involvement in Star Wars, she was just an incredible person who reminded people through their struggles that they're not alone. We'd be lucky to have even a fraction of her wit, honesty, and bravery.

Rest in peace, Carrie.
 
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George Oscar Bluth II

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Meowster said:
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Bobby Roberts said:
It's a thing I've been thinking about off and on this afternoon, this "Baby Bust" as people are calling it, and how it really started to kick us all in the chest this year. The sheer number of people born, the rise of our media machine into something altogether different, the way that machine put so many people into our living rooms, the way we latched onto these movie stars, these musicians, these athletes, the way they became the background noise of our childhoods, the fabric of the security blankets we'd tuck up under our chins when life started kicking our ass and we needed to go lay down for a minute to recuperate.

Now they're all leaving, and it's not just the reminder of mortality, because I think most of us know that all things end, eventually, and it's more about what you do with that time, and how you spend it, and who you spend it with. On some level we know it's more about the how of our life than the what.

But David Bowie goes, and Prince goes, and Carrie Fisher goes, and Gene Wilder goes, and Muhammad Ali goes, all these stars winking out one after another, and you can't help but think about your star, and the ones in your orbit.

They're all gonna go. Your mom, your dad, Your sisters & brothers. All of em are gonna go, and it's coming faster than anyone wants, and it's going to hurt goddammit, it's gonna hurt so fucking bad, if these people we've never met are going to affect us this much what's it gonna be like when the people we really know wink out of our sky, right?

They're all gonna go, and despite all our own bullshit, all our stupid baggage, the struggles and the frustrations we all have trying just to maintain in the face of our problems, we owe it to them to take the best parts of them, and incorporate them into ourselves as best we can, and take that into the future, for everyone's sake. We owe it to them. We owe it to us.

That's one hell of a responsibility, ain't it? That shit isn't easy. And this year just won't stop reminding us of all this impermanent beauty and genius. And it's never going to let up as we keep moving forward, either. Who wants to waste all that inspiration? Who wouldn't want to be that inspiration for someone else if they could?

This is what life is, I guess. The absorption and transformation of love, into loss, and back again into more love.

The work is rewarding as hell, but it's never going to get easier. You just hope that when it's your turn for that transformation, you leave behind as much as these people left you.

That's what I've been thinking about this afternoon.
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And now I'm crying.

Damn it, Bobby.
 
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LegalEagleMike

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I know for me, I have a bit of an unhealthy attachment to Star Wars.

My Father was sick most of my childhood and towards the end of his life I spent a lot of time at my Uncles House while my father was getting treatment at the hospital. My Uncle didnt have much to entertain a kid with but he had the Star Wars movies on VHS. I watched the trilogy countless times until my father passed away, and then I kept watching every so often for comfort ever since.
 
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Boke1879

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Bobby Roberts said:
It's a thing I've been thinking about off and on this afternoon, this "Baby Bust" as people are calling it, and how it really started to kick us all in the chest this year. The sheer number of people born, the rise of our media machine into something altogether different, the way that machine put so many people into our living rooms, the way we latched onto these movie stars, these musicians, these athletes, the way they became the background noise of our childhoods, the fabric of the security blankets we'd tuck up under our chins when life started kicking our ass and we needed to go lay down for a minute to recuperate.

Now they're all leaving, and it's not just the reminder of mortality, because I think most of us know that all things end, eventually, and it's more about what you do with that time, and how you spend it, and who you spend it with. On some level we know it's more about the how of our life than the what.

But David Bowie goes, and Prince goes, and Carrie Fisher goes, and Gene Wilder goes, and Muhammad Ali goes, all these stars winking out one after another, and you can't help but think about your star, and the ones in your orbit.

They're all gonna go. Your mom, your dad, Your sisters & brothers. All of em are gonna go, and it's coming faster than anyone wants, and it's going to hurt goddammit, it's gonna hurt so fucking bad, if these people we've never met are going to affect us this much what's it gonna be like when the people we really know wink out of our sky, right?

They're all gonna go, and despite all our own bullshit, all our stupid baggage, the struggles and the frustrations we all have trying just to maintain in the face of our problems, we owe it to them to take the best parts of them, and incorporate them into ourselves as best we can, and take that into the future, for everyone's sake. We owe it to them. We owe it to us.

That's one hell of a responsibility, ain't it? That shit isn't easy. And this year just won't stop reminding us of all this impermanent beauty and genius. And it's never going to let up as we keep moving forward, either. Who wants to waste all that inspiration? Who wouldn't want to be that inspiration for someone else if they could?

This is what life is, I guess. The absorption and transformation of love, into loss, and back again into more love.

The work is rewarding as hell, but it's never going to get easier. You just hope that when it's your turn for that transformation, you leave behind as much as these people left you.

That's what I've been thinking about this afternoon.
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Fuck man. This post just brought me to tears again. This is something I've just been thinking about as well. Not just today but just over the past couple of years. Just getting older and realizing things are changing etc. Like you said. You're gonna lose your mom and dad and people that are close to you, and it is gonna hurt.

But today just kinda sent this point home. this is hitting me harder than I expected. Star Wars is my favorite franchise of all time. Carrie Fisher/Princess Leia is a huge part of my life. Hell a huge part of millions of lives. She's an icon. While I didn't know her it feels like I did. It just drives the point home. We're gonna lose people and it's gonna hurt.

I said this on twitter.

"The only lesson I can imagine 2016 is trying to teach us is that. Your time is limited. Tomorrow is not promised. Live your life, and live it fully."
 
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jb1234

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Bobby Roberts said:
It's a thing I've been thinking about off and on this afternoon, this "Baby Bust" as people are calling it, and how it really started to kick us all in the chest this year. The sheer number of people born, the rise of our media machine into something altogether different, the way that machine put so many people into our living rooms, the way we latched onto these movie stars, these musicians, these athletes, the way they became the background noise of our childhoods, the fabric of the security blankets we'd tuck up under our chins when life started kicking our ass and we needed to go lay down for a minute to recuperate.

Now they're all leaving, and it's not just the reminder of mortality, because I think most of us know that all things end, eventually, and it's more about what you do with that time, and how you spend it, and who you spend it with. On some level we know it's more about the how of our life than the what.

But David Bowie goes, and Prince goes, and Carrie Fisher goes, and Gene Wilder goes, and Muhammad Ali goes, all these stars winking out one after another, and you can't help but think about your star, and the ones in your orbit.

They're all gonna go. Your mom, your dad, Your sisters & brothers. All of em are gonna go, and it's coming faster than anyone wants, and it's going to hurt goddammit, it's gonna hurt so fucking bad, if these people we've never met are going to affect us this much what's it gonna be like when the people we really know wink out of our sky, right?

They're all gonna go, and despite all our own bullshit, all our stupid baggage, the struggles and the frustrations we all have trying just to maintain in the face of our problems, we owe it to them to take the best parts of them, and incorporate them into ourselves as best we can, and take that into the future, for everyone's sake. We owe it to them. We owe it to us.

That's one hell of a responsibility, ain't it? That shit isn't easy. And this year just won't stop reminding us of all this impermanent beauty and genius. And it's never going to let up as we keep moving forward, either. Who wants to waste all that inspiration? Who wouldn't want to be that inspiration for someone else if they could?

This is what life is, I guess. The absorption and transformation of love, into loss, and back again into more love.

The work is rewarding as hell, but it's never going to get easier. You just hope that when it's your turn for that transformation, you leave behind as much as these people left you.

That's what I've been thinking about this afternoon.
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I cried.
 
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Big Nikus

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I keep bursting into tears every now and then since I heard the news. I cry, then I focus on other stuff, and I think it has passed, that I'm gonna feel sad and that's it. And then outta nowhere the tears come back.
 
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Boke1879

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Big Nikus said:
I keep bursting into tears every now and then since I heard the news. I cry, then I focus on other stuff, and I think it has passed, that I'm gonna feel sad and that's it. And then outta nowhere the tears come back.
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Same here. It's going to hurt for a few days for me. I know that. I also plan on doing a marathon of the OT this weekend.

It's just something about this that hits me hard. Watching these movies countless times. Falling in love with these characters. Researching them and getting to know the people behind the actors. It just kinda feels like you know them to a certain extent. These people had a huge hand in a lot of our childhoods.
 
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kendrid

Banned
BFIB said:
Everyone is devastated. :(

I just talked to my mom about it, apparently she met her once, back in the late 80's. It was all happenstance, she was staying in a hotel near the supermarket my mom worked at. She went there late in the evening to get some alcohol, and there was a flood of people bothering her. She made a comment about there has to be something better to do, than to watch a tired, worn out actress pick out her friend for the night. The manager then told everyone to scoot and escorted her to the register my mom was at.

My mom waited on her, didn't even reference who she was, just smiled, and Carrie told her "Thank you. Thank you for one minute of normalcy."

I had no idea this even happened. I'm 37, my mom knows how important Star Wars is to me, she said he was saving this for "the right time".

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Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing.
 
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Chuck Norris

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This may be the saddest of 2016 for me. I like Bowie, Prince, Michaels and Ali but more for their talent. You knew the staged versions of them but the person you saw often felt like the personality they wanted to show the public

With Carrie it feels like Alan Rickman and Robin Williams all over. You saw the real soul of these people in their work.
 
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