'Star Wars' Fans Remember Carrie Fisher on the Second Anniversary of Her Death

Carrie Fisher was an icon in Hollywood, due in large part to her performance as Leia Organa in the [...]

By Patrick Cavanaugh - December 27, 2018 11:50 am EST

Carrie Fisher was an icon in Hollywood, due in large part to her performance as Leia Organa in the Star Wars saga, but also thanks to her impressive skills as a writer, in addition to her larger than life personality. Two years ago today, she passed away, leaving behind a legacy that will surely last for generations.

It's difficult to overstate the impact Fisher had on the film industry, not only in the realm of science fiction but also in pop culture as a whole. At the time of her character's debut in 1977, female characters weren't often seen as witty, powerful, and resourceful characters, immediately making Leia a standout character in the genre and inspiring countless fans. Thanks to Fisher leading the charge, we were given characters like Ripley in the Alien series and Sarah Connor in the Terminator films.

In honor of her passing, Fisher's fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts and feelings about the hole she's left in the galaxy far, far away.

Perfect the Way I Am

just in case you couldn’t love carrie fisher more: pic.twitter.com/kGsfD2fsak
— alexis loves carrie (@lukeorgana) December 27, 2018

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#CarrieOnForever

It’s been 2 years since we lost Carrie Fisher and I still miss her so much #CarrieOnForever pic.twitter.com/5c3iQbRHtW
— mikayla (@mystryoflove) December 27, 2018

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Princess. General. Rebel.

Princess. General. Rebel.
May the Force be with you, always. ?#CarrieFisher #StarWars pic.twitter.com/OqaOTBhXuo
— Strawberrypilot (@matt_fragolino) December 27, 2018

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Inspiring Confidence

“Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually, the confidence will follow.” - Carrie Fisher pic.twitter.com/00bDYu1WYu
— Giles Paley-Phillips (@eliistender10) December 27, 2018

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Strangled By Her Own Bra

Two years ago today, our princess #CarrieFisher died in moonlight, strangled by her own bra. pic.twitter.com/xeJi1epkbh
— Giorgio A. Tsoukalos (@Tsoukalos) December 27, 2018

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Our Queen

Remembering our Queen on this day. #CarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/Q9B4e1hgUt
— Curtis? Wakanda's I W Endgame Grief?counsel (@Currtis25Harr) December 27, 2018

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May the Force Be With You. Always.

2 years since we lost our princess

May the Force be with you, always#CarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/lxljoChEhi
— David ⚡️ (@akaspidey) December 27, 2018

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The End of a Legacy

2 years without our General and Princess #CarrieFisher #EpisodeIX will be the end of a magnificent legacy. pic.twitter.com/NoWmSd67et
— MinnieQuinnie (@theminniequinn) December 27, 2018

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She Made Things a Little Easier

“I am mentally ill. I can say that. I am not ashamed of that. I survived that, I’m still surviving it, but bring it on.”

She shared her #MentalHealth to show us #YouAreNotAlone.

Things are a little easier when you have the support of good friends.#CarrieFisher(2yrsRIP), TY.❤️ pic.twitter.com/srjVoSZNWy
— Efren (@EfrenBlackjack) December 26, 2018

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Idol and Inspiration

She was my idol and an inspiration, she’s a woman who gave me hope so many times just by being who she was & never shying away from it or feeling the need to say sorry. Carrie Fisher was so much more & I miss her so very much. I can’t believe it’s been 2 years. ❤️ you Space Mom. pic.twitter.com/Xh7waOUCaG
— ???? (@nerdy__nurse) December 27, 2018

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