Darth Vader, other Star Wars cast pay tribute to Carrie Fisher

Onscreen she was the brave damsel Princess Leia, off it she was a good colleague and a great friend.

Hollywood-actress, writer and mental-health advocate Carrie Fisher passed away on Wednesday after complications resulting from a heart attack she suffered during a transatlantic flight on December 23.
Fisher, who is known to the entire world as the actress who gave life to Princess Leia in the film series "Star Wars" was well loved by fans all over the world. She became a household face after the release of the original Star Wars film in 1977.
But she was not only an actress, she was also a mover of pop culture - inspiring women of all ages to dress up like her Star Wars character across comic conventions and other special events. But to her colleagues through the Star Wars film saga, she is remembered as a friend.
Mark Hamill, whom Fisher starred alongside with in 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens expressed his grieving in a simple-one-line tweet.

no words #Devastated pic.twitter.com/R9Xo7IBKmh
- Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2016

 
David Prowse, who is the man behind antagonist Darth Vader tweeted his condolences.

I am extremely sad to learn of Carrie's passing. She was wonderful to work with. Condolences to her friends, family & fans around the world. pic.twitter.com/DGRYQYPZgO
- DARTH VADER (@isDARTHVADER) December 27, 2016

 
Billy Dee Williams, who played Lando Calrissian on two Star Wars films - The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi remembers Fisher as a great friend.

I'm deeply saddened at the news of Carrie's passing. She was a dear friend, whom I greatly respected and admired. The force is dark today!
- Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) December 27, 2016

 
Anthony Daniels who provided the body and voice behind robot character C-3P0; who earlier had hoped for Fisher's recovery expressed his sadness over the unfortunate turn of events.

I thought I had got what I wanted under the tree. I didn't. In spite of so many thoughts and prayers from so many. I am very, very sad.
- Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) December 27, 2016

 
Apart from the members of the Star Wars cast, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger released a statement with regards Fisher's passing. Disney recently acquired the rights to produce Star Wars films from George Lucas.

Bob Iger, chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company, on Carrie Fisher's passing: pic.twitter.com/syIhNC5ULa
- Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) December 27, 2016

 
 
Fisher's mother, Debbie Reynolds expressed her sadness over the loss of her daughter on Facebook.