Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher in 2014.Photo: Araya Diaz/Getty Images
Carrie Fisheris getting her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame just over six years after her death.
The writer/actress will receive the posthumous honor next week onStar WarsDay, May 4. Fisher’s daughter, actressBillie Lourd, will accept the star on behalf of her mom, and guest speakers will be announced soon.
Sharing news of the honor on Twitter Monday, Fisher’sStar WarscostarMark Hamill, 71,wrote, “Long overdue & so well-deserved. #CarrieOnForever.”
Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said in a statement, “Fans will be over the moon to know that their favorite movie princess Carrie Fisher will be honored with her star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. Carrie will join herStar Warscostars and fellow Walk of Famers Mark Hamill andHarrison Fordon this historic sidewalk.”
“I am happy to add, that her star is just a few feet away from the star of Mark Hamill and across the street from the star of her legendary motherDebbie Reynolds,” added Martinez.
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Hamill received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018, while Ford, 80, had his ceremony in 2003. Reynolds earned her first star in 1960 for her film work. Fisher’s will be the 2,754th star to be installed.
FisherdiedDec. 27, 2016, at the age of 60. Reynoldsdied of a strokeone day after Fisher’s death.
Billie Lourd with grandmother Debbie Reynolds and mom Carrie Fisher in 2015.Kevin Mazur/WireImage
“And unlike most other years since she’s died, this year, these past two weeks have been some of the most joyful of my life,” Lourd added at the time. “Giving birth to my daughterand watching my son meet her have been two of the most magical moments I have ever experienced. But with the magic of life tends to come the reality of grief.”
source: people.com
