Carrie Fisher Through the Years: See Photos of the ‘Star Wars’ Icon

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Carrie Fisher: Her Young Years Carrie Fisher As A Baby Carrie Fisher In 1960 Carrie Fisher At 16 Carrie Fisher In 1974 Carrie Fisher In ‘Star Wars’ Carrie Fisher In 1981 ‘Return Of The Jedi’ Carrie Fisher In 1990 Carrie Fisher In 1997 Carrie Fisher & Daughter Billie Lourd In 2000 Carrie Fisher In 2004 Carrie Fisher In 2006 Carrie Fisher In 2010 Carrie Fisher In 2012 Carrie Fisher In 2014 Carrie Fisher & Billie Lourd In 2015 Carrie Fisher In 2016

Take a look back at Carrie Fisher’s incredible life and career in photos, nearly 50 years after ‘Star Wars’ first hit theaters.

It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 50 years since Star Wars: A New Hope introduced the world to Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia. From her breakout role in 1977 to her lasting legacy as an actress, writer, and mental health advocate, Carrie left an unforgettable mark on Hollywood and beyond.

The actress was born Carrie Frances Fisher on October 21, 1956 in Beverly Hills, California, the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds. She began his career in the early 1970s, attending London’s Central School of Speech of Drama before making her film debut in the comedy Shampoo.

In 1977, Carrie had her breakout and career-defining role when she appeared as Princess Leia in Star Wars. Along with the sequels, Carrie also had noted roles in such films as ‘The Blues Brothers’ and the Woody Allen film, ‘Hannah and her Sisters’. In addition to acting, Carrie was a respected writer and script editor. She passed away in 2016.

See photos of her throughout the years below!

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