'Star Wars': Carrie Fisher's complicated relationship with beloved franchise
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Carrie Fisher, the icon who portrayed Princess Leia in "Star Wars," was outspoken on what she appreciated and what she wished was different. Fisher died in 2016 at the age of 60 from a heart attack.
Fisher played Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, from 1977 to 1983, before reprising the role for its sequel trilogy in 2015 and again in 2017. She was outspoken prior to her death about her struggle with simultaneously loving the iconic film franchise and also wishing she had turned down the offer. Janelle Ash is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital.
Here is a snapshot of some of Fisher's most memorable comments about "Star Wars."
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