Carrie Fisher plays Princess Leia in the first "Star Wars" movie in 1977.
In pictures: Carrie Fisher, the galaxy's princess
Carrie Fisher plays Princess Leia in the first "Star Wars" movie in 1977.
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Updated 3:54 PM EDT, Wed May 3, 2023

Carrie Fisher is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The late actress, best known for playing Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" franchise, will be honored on Thursday, May 4 — aka Star Wars Day.

Fisher died at the age of 60 in December 2016, a few days after she suffered a cardiac event on a flight from London to Los Angeles.

The success of "Star Wars" made Fisher an overnight star. Her tough-as-nails Princess Leia was strong and independent, and the role positioned Fisher in the decades that followed as something of a feminist icon.

Fisher, born in 1956, was the daughter of screen legend Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher.
Fisher, born in 1956, was the daughter of screen legend Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher.
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Fisher, bottom right, is photographed with her parents and her brother, Todd, who was born in 1958.
Fisher, bottom right, is photographed with her parents and her brother, Todd, who was born in 1958.
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A teenage Fisher, sitting on the floor, appears with her mother, front right, in a Broadway remake of the musical "Irene" in 1973. Fisher dropped out of high school at age 15 and was featured in the musical as part of the chorus.
A teenage Fisher, sitting on the floor, appears with her mother, front right, in a Broadway remake of the musical "Irene" in 1973. Fisher dropped out of high school at age 15 and was featured in the musical as part of the chorus.
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Fisher and actor Warren Beatty take a break while filming the movie "Shampoo" in 1974. It was Fisher's first movie role.
Fisher and actor Warren Beatty take a break while filming the movie "Shampoo" in 1974. It was Fisher's first movie role.
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Fisher appears with Mark Hamill, left, and Harrison Ford on the set of the first "Star Wars" movie in 1977. Fisher became a star alongside Hamill and Ford, who played her onscreen love interest Han Solo. Fisher eventually revealed that she had been romantically involved with Ford for a brief time while filming.
Fisher appears with Mark Hamill, left, and Harrison Ford on the set of the first "Star Wars" movie in 1977. Fisher became a star alongside Hamill and Ford, who played her onscreen love interest Han Solo. Fisher eventually revealed that she had been romantically involved with Ford for a brief time while filming.
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Fisher sits between fellow actresses Amy Irving, left, and Teri Garr in 1978.
Fisher sits between fellow actresses Amy Irving, left, and Teri Garr in 1978.
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Ford and Fisher embrace during filming of "The Empire Strikes Back" in 1980.
Ford and Fisher embrace during filming of "The Empire Strikes Back" in 1980.
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Fisher, seen here in 1980, appeared in many films, television shows and plays during her career. She also became a <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Movies/03/07/carrie.fisher/index.html" target="_blank">well-respected script doctor</a> for movies such as "The Wedding Singer" and "Sister Act."
Fisher, seen here in 1980, appeared in many films, television shows and plays during her career. She also became a well-respected script doctor for movies such as "The Wedding Singer" and "Sister Act."
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Fisher appears in the film "The Blues Brothers" in 1980.
Fisher appears in the film "The Blues Brothers" in 1980.
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Fisher drew almost as much attention for Princess Leia's hair and wardrobe as she did for her performances in the movies. In 1983's "Return of the Jedi," Leia wore her brown hair in two enormous swirly buns over her ears, and she donned a revealing metal bikini as Jabba the Hutt's captive.
Fisher drew almost as much attention for Princess Leia's hair and wardrobe as she did for her performances in the movies. In 1983's "Return of the Jedi," Leia wore her brown hair in two enormous swirly buns over her ears, and she donned a revealing metal bikini as Jabba the Hutt's captive.
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Fisher poses with musician Paul Simon. The two were married in August 1983, but they divorced in less than a year.
Fisher poses with musician Paul Simon. The two were married in August 1983, but they divorced in less than a year.
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From left, Fisher, Meg Ryan and Lisa Jane Persky star in the film "When Harry Met Sally..." in 1989.
From left, Fisher, Meg Ryan and Lisa Jane Persky star in the film "When Harry Met Sally..." in 1989.
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From left, Meryl Streep, Reynolds and Fisher attend the premiere of the film "Postcards from the Edge" in 1990. The film was an adaptation of Fisher's 1987 novel of the same name, and Streep played a character based on Fisher.
From left, Meryl Streep, Reynolds and Fisher attend the premiere of the film "Postcards from the Edge" in 1990. The film was an adaptation of Fisher's 1987 novel of the same name, and Streep played a character based on Fisher.
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Fisher plays with her daughter, Billie Lourd, in 1997. Lourd's father is talent agent Bryan Lourd.
Fisher plays with her daughter, Billie Lourd, in 1997. Lourd's father is talent agent Bryan Lourd.
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Fisher attends a book signing for her novel, "The Best Awful" in 2004. The semi-autobiographical novel fictionalized events from Fisher's life.
Fisher attends a book signing for her novel, "The Best Awful" in 2004. The semi-autobiographical novel fictionalized events from Fisher's life.
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From left, Hamill, Fisher and Ford pay tribute to "Star Wars" creator George Lucas at an American Film Institute event in 2005.
From left, Hamill, Fisher and Ford pay tribute to "Star Wars" creator George Lucas at an American Film Institute event in 2005.
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Fisher takes part in a dress rehearsal for her play "Wishful Drinking" at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles in 2006. Fisher spoke openly about her struggles with alcoholism and bipolar disorder. She also was an advocate for mental health awareness and treatment.
Fisher takes part in a dress rehearsal for her play "Wishful Drinking" at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles in 2006. Fisher spoke openly about her struggles with alcoholism and bipolar disorder. She also was an advocate for mental health awareness and treatment.
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Fisher poses with her dog Gary in 2014.
Fisher poses with her dog Gary in 2014.
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From left, Billie Lourd, Reynolds and Fisher take a photo together at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in January 2015. Lourd became an actress like her mother and grandmother.
From left, Billie Lourd, Reynolds and Fisher take a photo together at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in January 2015. Lourd became an actress like her mother and grandmother.
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Fisher, in the red skirt, takes part in a "Star Wars" celebration event in April 2015.
Fisher, in the red skirt, takes part in a "Star Wars" celebration event in April 2015.
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Fisher salutes next to a "Star Wars" stormtrooper at the European premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in December 2015. Fisher played Princess Leia in the film, which was a sequel to the original "Star Wars" trilogy.
Fisher salutes next to a "Star Wars" stormtrooper at the European premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in December 2015. Fisher played Princess Leia in the film, which was a sequel to the original "Star Wars" trilogy.
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From left, Domhnall Gleeson, Hugo Sigman, Fisher and Damian Szifron pose for a photo at the British Academy Film Awards in February 2016. Their film "Wild Tales" won the BAFTA Award for best film not in the English language.
From left, Domhnall Gleeson, Hugo Sigman, Fisher and Damian Szifron pose for a photo at the British Academy Film Awards in February 2016. Their film "Wild Tales" won the BAFTA Award for best film not in the English language.
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Fisher signs copies of her book "The Princess Diarist" in November 2016. She died a month later.
Fisher signs copies of her book "The Princess Diarist" in November 2016. She died a month later.
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