Star Wars Celebration Orlando kicked off its 2017 edition with a highly-anticipated panel, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Star Wars saga.

There were many big appearances from actors and creators from the franchise's past and present - but of course, one person who couldn't be there was the late Carrie Fisher, who passed away in the last days of 2016.

As always, the Stars Wars team and their community honored the franchise's great and beautiful princess, with a moving tribute video you can watch above.

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, franchise creator George Lucas, and Fisher's daughter, Scream Queens star Billie Lourd, all took to the stage to deliver moving and emotional speeches, remembering the late, great, actress/filmmaker.

Fisher will be featured in the next two Star Wars movies; The Last Jedi releases in theaters this December, with Episode IX following in 2019.

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