World reacts to Carrie Fisher’s death

THERE has been an outpouring of grief on social media networks as news of Carrie Fisher, who portrayed Princess Leia in the Star Wars series, died following a massive heart attack last week. She was 60.

Fisher suffered a heart attack last week aboard a Los Angeles-bound flight 15 minutes prior to landing. A medic onboard performed CPR on the actress until paramedics arrived to take her to a medical center, where she was placed on a ventilator.

Her death has prompted millions across the globe to pay tribute to her:

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

https://twitter.com/WhoopiGoldberg/status/813811443069923328?lang=en

I'm deeply saddened to learn of the death of Carrie Fisher. I will miss our banterings. A wonderful talent & light has been extinguished.

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 27, 2016

Numb. Unbelievable that such a bright funny loving spark could be extinguished. @carrieffisher you will be missed. I wish you peace.

— graham norton (@grahnort) December 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/SethMacFarlane/status/813813512174641152?lang=en

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https://twitter.com/LBardugo/status/813814508829298688?lang=en

Inspiring, entertaining & a real cultural icon. Rest in peace Carrie Fisher – a true talent who will be much missed. pic.twitter.com/J7USO1uDe2

— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) December 27, 2016