Yesterday was the first day of Orlando’s Star Wars Celebration, with panels, guests (including Chuck Wendig of terribleminds.com) and everything Star Wars.
A beautiful video celebrating the incredible Carrie Fisher has been released.
As a girl, Princess Leia (along with Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman and Lindsay Wagner’s Bionic Woman), was one of my icons. I was shown strong and beautiful women who not only shaped my views of women but also started my love of sci-fi.
Here is the tribute from yesterday at the convention with George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, and daughter Billie Lourd.
The world lost a badass woman (and sadly, we lost her mother Debbie Reynolds a day later). The legacy that she has left, just like the universe that Leia lived in, will endure for a very long time.
Out of all the pictures and quotes that I could have picked, this one seemed to suit her best.
CARRIE, MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU….ALWAYS.
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The Feels were strong with this one!
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Tears…this brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful post! Thanks for spreading the Princess Force 😉
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Thanks! Listening to the tribute brought tears to my eyes and I am not one for getting sentimental.
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I miss her so much already. Lovely tribute.
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Thanks! I expect that there will be other tributes from the convention up on YouTube over the next few days.
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Because of women such as Carrie Fisher, I’ve only ever believed in gender equality and equal potential. Her legacy and influence will live forever.
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I never realized just how much I missed her until now.
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