Carrie Fisher posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame near the historic El Capitan Theatre from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
The late star's daughter, Billie Lourd, tearfully accepted the star on behalf of her mother. The day was particularly poignant since May 4 has been dubbed by fans of the franchise as Star Wars Day.iHeartMedia personality Ellen K served as emcee for a ceremony attended by stormtroopers, R2-D2 and C-3PO, and scores of fans dressed to celebrate and honor the late actress, who played the beloved Princess Leia in the original trilogy.
Fisher died on Dec. 26, 2016 at 60, after returning to the franchise to complete the trilogy. Mark Hamill told ET he was happy to be there for his late co-star. «She would love it.
She would be here making us all laugh,» he noted. «I'm determined not be sad because it's really a happy day.»During his speech, Hamill recalled meeting Fisher for the first time, saying, «She was so charming, so funny, so adorable, so wise beyond her years.
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