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Celebrities react to the death of Carrie Fisher on Twitter

'You taught me that being a princess doesn't mean you need to be saved.'
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Carrie Fisher, 1977. (Photo by Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images

News of the death of actress Carrie Fisher hit hard on Tuesday. Friends, family and fans were wishing for a fast recovery after Fisher suffered a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles last Friday.

Best known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars, the brazen and gifted actress and author upheld an active social voice on Twitter. Countless fans and dozens of celebrities expressed their condolences on the platform upon hearing the sad news.

SEE ALSO: A life in the stars: Carrie Fisher in pictures

The wide range of heartfelt responses after the news of Fisher's death only proves she was a strong force who left a huge impact on the entire world.

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Brian was the Culture Editor and has been working at Mashable on the web culture desk since 2014.

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