Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds’ final words before she died following ‘stroke’ as she planned daughter Carrie Fisher’s funeral
DEBBIE Reynolds has died at 84 following a stroke, her son has confirmed.
The Singin’ In The Rain actress was rushed to hospital yesterday from her son Todd Fisher’s home. She had reportedly been making plans for the funeral of her daughter, Star Wars icon Carrie Fisher, who died on Tuesday.
But she was disappointed to have to sell this off after failing to find a home for her planned "Hollywood Motion Picture Museum".
Reynolds had two children with singer Eddie Fisher - Star Wars actress Carrie, and director Todd.
She famously divorced Fisher in 1959 after his affair with Elizabeth Taylor, and went on to marry twice more.
Her relationship with daughter Carrie was chronicled in Fisher’s semi-autobiographical book, Postcards From The Edge, which was adapted into a film starring Meryl Streep and Shirley MacLaine.
Reynolds was said to be distraught at the death of her Star Wars legend daughter, who played Princess Leia in the hugely popular franchise.
Carrie Fisher passed away on Tuesday after a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles on December 23. She was 60 years old.
Reynolds took to Facebook to pay tribute to her "amazing daughter" and thanked fans for their prayers that are “guiding her to her next stop.”
The post said: “Thank you to everyone who has embraced the gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter.
“I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop. Love Carries Mother [sic]”.
The post gathered more than 70,000 likes and 10,000 comments from fans sending their love within just an hour.