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Carrie Fisher archival photos: See her life in 'Star Wars' and beyond

Updated May 1, 2025, 8:00 p.m. ET
Carrie Fisher, beloved to generations of "Star Wars" fans as Princess Leia, died on Dec. 27, 2016, days after suffering a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles. Look back at her life and career in photos, starting with a portrait taken by USA TODAY in December 2015.
Carrie Fisher, beloved to generations of "Star Wars" fans as Princess Leia, died on Dec. 27, 2016, days after suffering a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles. Look back at her life and career in photos, starting with a portrait taken by USA TODAY in December 2015.
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" -- the franchise's original film, released in 1977.
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" -- the franchise's original film, released in 1977.
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From right, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill from the original "Star Wars" movie, released in 1977.
From right, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill from the original "Star Wars" movie, released in 1977.
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The relationship between Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford) evolved in "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back."
The relationship between Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford) evolved in "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back."
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"I had my hands full when my sweet babies visited me on the set of 'The Mating Game.' " Shown from left: Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, Todd Fisher in October 1958. As featured in the memoir "Unsinkable" by Debbie Reynolds.
"I had my hands full when my sweet babies visited me on the set of 'The Mating Game.' " Shown from left: Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, Todd Fisher in October 1958. As featured in the memoir "Unsinkable" by Debbie Reynolds.
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Debbie Reynolds, left, and daughter Carrie Fisher attend the 2011 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre on Sept. 10, 2011, in Los Angeles.
Debbie Reynolds, left, and daughter Carrie Fisher attend the 2011 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre on Sept. 10, 2011, in Los Angeles.
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Princess Leia confronts Darth Vader in "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope."
Princess Leia confronts Darth Vader in "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope."
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Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) in her infamous and iconic metal bikini in "Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi."
Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) in her infamous and iconic metal bikini in "Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi."
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Left to right: Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill (and in back, Chewbacca) in a publicity photo from 1980's "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back."
Left to right: Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill (and in back, Chewbacca) in a publicity photo from 1980's "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back."
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From left, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford speak onstage during the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to George Lucas at the Kodak Theatre on June 9, 2005, in Hollywood.
From left, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford speak onstage during the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to George Lucas at the Kodak Theatre on June 9, 2005, in Hollywood.
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Carrie Fisher promotes her memoir, "Wishful Drinking," in New York on Dec. 9, 2008.
Carrie Fisher promotes her memoir, "Wishful Drinking," in New York on Dec. 9, 2008.
File Photo By Todd Plitt, USA TODAY
Carrie Fisher in the 1980 movie "The Blues Brothers."
Carrie Fisher in the 1980 movie "The Blues Brothers."
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Carrie Fisher played Mia in the first season of the Amazon original comedy series "Catastrophe."
Carrie Fisher played Mia in the first season of the Amazon original comedy series "Catastrophe."
Ed Miller, Amazon Studios
"With my beautiful daughter, Carrie," around 2000. From Debbie Reynolds' memoir "Unsinkable."
"With my beautiful daughter, Carrie," around 2000. From Debbie Reynolds' memoir "Unsinkable."
Debbie Reynolds
Carrie Fisher attends the opening ceremony and "Gravity" premiere during the 70th Venice International Film Festival at the Palazzo del Cinema on Aug. 28, 2013.
Carrie Fisher attends the opening ceremony and "Gravity" premiere during the 70th Venice International Film Festival at the Palazzo del Cinema on Aug. 28, 2013.
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Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, Kenny Baker as R2D2, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker and Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back."
Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, Kenny Baker as R2D2, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker and Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back."
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Debbie Reynolds, left, and Carrie Fisher pose Jan. 25, 2015, at the 20th Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Debbie Reynolds, left, and Carrie Fisher pose Jan. 25, 2015, at the 20th Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY
Carrie Fisher presents the Screen Actors Guild annual Life Achievement Award to her mother, Debbie Reynolds, during the 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Jan. 25, 2015.
Carrie Fisher presents the Screen Actors Guild annual Life Achievement Award to her mother, Debbie Reynolds, during the 21st Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Jan. 25, 2015.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Carrie Fisher kisses her mother, Debbie Reynolds, at the 20th Screen Actors Guild Awards in January 2015.
Carrie Fisher kisses her mother, Debbie Reynolds, at the 20th Screen Actors Guild Awards in January 2015.
Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY
Cast members of the original "Star Wars" film (Mark Hamill, from left, Carrie Fisher and Anthony Daniels, who played C-3PO) appear during the kickoff event of Disney's Star Wars Celebration 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16, 2015, in Anaheim, Calif.
Cast members of the original "Star Wars" film (Mark Hamill, from left, Carrie Fisher and Anthony Daniels, who played C-3PO) appear during the kickoff event of Disney's Star Wars Celebration 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16, 2015, in Anaheim, Calif.
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Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope."
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope."
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From left, Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, Kenny Baker as R2D2, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Harrison Ford as Han Solo and Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope."
From left, Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, Kenny Baker as R2D2, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Harrison Ford as Han Solo and Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca in "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope."
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Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia and Harrison Ford as Han Solo in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back."
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia and Harrison Ford as Han Solo in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back."
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From left, Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia and Harrison Ford as Han Solo in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back."
From left, Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia and Harrison Ford as Han Solo in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back."
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Domhnall Gleeson and Carrie Fisher pose in the winners' room at the EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) at The Royal Opera House on Feb. 14, 2016, in London.
Domhnall Gleeson and Carrie Fisher pose in the winners' room at the EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) at The Royal Opera House on Feb. 14, 2016, in London.
Mike Marsland, WireImage
Carrie Fisher and Fisher Stevens attend a photocall for "Bright Lights" during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 15, 2016, in France.
Carrie Fisher and Fisher Stevens attend a photocall for "Bright Lights" during the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 15, 2016, in France.
Andreas Rentz, Getty Images
Tom Hiddleston and Carrie Fisher, with her dog Gary, attend the 102nd White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 30, 2016, in Washington.
Tom Hiddleston and Carrie Fisher, with her dog Gary, attend the 102nd White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 30, 2016, in Washington.
Larry Busacca, Getty Images
Carrie Fisher and her French bulldog, Gary, attend the 54th New York Film Festival "Bright Lights" screening at Alice Tully Hall on Oct. 10, 2016, in New York City.
Carrie Fisher and her French bulldog, Gary, attend the 54th New York Film Festival "Bright Lights" screening at Alice Tully Hall on Oct. 10, 2016, in New York City.
Jim Spellman, WireImage
Carrie Fisher and Billie Catherine Lourd attend the "Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie" world premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square on June 29, 2016, in London.
Carrie Fisher and Billie Catherine Lourd attend the "Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie" world premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square on June 29, 2016, in London.
Gareth Cattermole, Getty Images
Carrie Fisher signs copies of her new book, "The Princess Diarist," at Barnes & Noble at The Grove on Nov. 28, 2016, in Los Angeles.
Carrie Fisher signs copies of her new book, "The Princess Diarist," at Barnes & Noble at The Grove on Nov. 28, 2016, in Los Angeles.
Araya Diaz, WireImage
Carrie Fisher arrives for the European premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at London's Leicester Square on Dec. 16, 2015.
Carrie Fisher arrives for the European premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at London's Leicester Square on Dec. 16, 2015.
Facundo Arrizabalaga, European Pressphoto Agency
Carrie Fisher flatters a Stormtrooper at the European premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in London on Dec. 16, 2015.
Carrie Fisher flatters a Stormtrooper at the European premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in London on Dec. 16, 2015.
Facundo Arrizabalaga, European Pressphoto Agency
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