‘2016, You Suck So So So So So Bad’: Twitter Reacts to Carrie Fisher’s Death
It was announced earlier today that iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher had passed away at the age of 60, days after suffering a serious heart attack during a flight from London to Los Angeles.
Fisher, who was also a best-selling author and acclaimed screenwriter/script doctor, was mourned on Twitter immediately after the heartbreaking news hit.
Due to the many high-profile deaths that have occurred this year and quite recently — pop legend George Michael passed away on Christmas Day — one theme developed right away.
2016 killed Princess Leia. https://t.co/JTMdRY6Z2K
— Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) December 27, 2016
Final proof the Sith rule the galaxy now
— Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) December 27, 2016
2016, you suck so so so so so bad. #RIPCarrieFisher #StarWars https://t.co/NOBePMkH84 pic.twitter.com/gg8B6uWXPU
— Jameson Brown (@JamesonGBrown) December 27, 2016
Rest In Peace, Carrie Fisher. You held on longer than many could. It's a shame how many times we've had to say Rest In Peace this year.
— Rob Dyke (@TheRobDyke) December 27, 2016
Oh for God's sake what is WRONG with this year!?! My love to Carrie Fisher and her family. May The Force Be With You Carrie, RIP. xx
— Eugene Michael Simon (@Eugene_Simon) December 27, 2016
Others just seemed to be upset and in shock.
No. No. Fuck this shit. Carrie Fisher is a fucking legend and this is bullshit.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) December 27, 2016
Oh no we lost Carrie Fisher too. She was so funny and full of life. Rip. Condolences to her family and friends. We'll miss her too.
— Cyndi Lauper (@cyndilauper) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher?! https://t.co/kVTgtw0sql
— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher was smart, funny, talented, surprising, and always a hell of a fun time to be around. Family Guy will miss her immensely.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 27, 2016
Of course, much of the reaction referenced Fisher’s famous portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series.
"Your worship" #RIPCarrieFisher pic.twitter.com/n49kcdX5X0
— Oliver Willis (@owillis) December 27, 2016
Love you Carrie Fisher pic.twitter.com/YKRIsPJFgp
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) December 27, 2016
The force will be with her always. #rip pic.twitter.com/t4qTNU4oft
— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) December 27, 2016
And her Star Wars colleagues also expressed their grief.
no words #Devastated pic.twitter.com/R9Xo7IBKmh
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2016
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
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
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