Carrie Fisher, the Hollywood actress best known for her role in Star Wars movies, has died at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack.
A statement released on behalf of Fisher's daughter Billie Lourd, said: "It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8.55 this morning.
"She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers."
Fisher, who was the daughter of Jewish singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds, has been in hospital since suffering the heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles last Friday.