It was announced yesterday that the Star Warsfranchise's Princess Leia, Carrie Fisher, will finally receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Fisher was and still is beloved by the entire fandom. Fisher passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2016, several days after having a heart attack on a flight back from the U.K.
To make the tribute all the more touching, the star will be revealed on May 4th, which is widely celebrated as Star Wars day—as in "May the 4th Be With You."
The Walk of Fame tweeted:
"May the 4th be with you!"
"Beloved actress Carrie Fisher will be honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4th at 11:30 AM."
\u201cMay the 4th be with you! Beloved actress Carrie Fisher will be honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4th at 11:30 am #walkoffame\u201d— Walk of Fame (@Walk of Fame) 1682367227
Fans responded to the announcement with suggestions for Fisher's star to be placed near her iconic mother Debbie Reynolds'.
The minds behind the Walk of Fame arrangements were able to confirm that was already in the works.
"Carrie's star will be located on the same block, very close to the star of her iconic mama."
\u201cCarrie\u2019s star will be located on the same block very close to the star of her iconic mama \u2764\ufe0f\u201d— Walk of Fame (@Walk of Fame) 1682392885
Most reactions were bittersweet, as fans were excited but surprised it had taken so long to become a reality.
\u201cYes, she should have been nominated a long time ago. The Hollywood Chamber can only consider if paperwork sent in. https://t.co/IhkWzEFnuQ\u201d— Walk of Fame (@Walk of Fame) 1682393020
\u201cYes, she should have been nominated a long time ago. The Hollywood Chamber can only consider if paperwork sent in. https://t.co/XB4Y725A3D\u201d— Walk of Fame (@Walk of Fame) 1682393252
\u201cYes, she should have been nominated a long time ago. The Hollywood Chamber can only consider nominees if paperwork sent in. https://t.co/XB4Y725A3D\u201d— Walk of Fame (@Walk of Fame) 1682393680
The most touching reaction came from Mark Hamill—Luke Skywalker opposite Fisher's Princess Leia.
"Long overdue and so well-deserved."
\u201cLong overdue & so well-deserved.\n\n#CarrieOnForever\u2764\ufe0f\u201d— Mark Hamill (@Mark Hamill) 1682372382
Fans of the franchise could not agree more with Hamill's sentiment.
\u201c@MarkHamill Eternal Jedis! #Leia #StarWars #NewHope \ud83e\udd79\u2764\ufe0f\u201d— Mark Hamill (@Mark Hamill) 1682372382
\u201c@MarkHamill I'm glad they are doing this for her. She'll always be a princess in my book.\u201d— Mark Hamill (@Mark Hamill) 1682372382
\u201c@MarkHamill Absolutely agree, she was/ is amazing\u201d— Mark Hamill (@Mark Hamill) 1682372382
\u201c@MarkHamill I can't like/love this comment enough \u2665\u201d— Mark Hamill (@Mark Hamill) 1682372382
\u201c@MarkHamill Long overdue!\u201d— Mark Hamill (@Mark Hamill) 1682372382
\u201c@MarkHamill Our princess FOREVER!\u201d— Mark Hamill (@Mark Hamill) 1682372382
\u201c@MarkHamill She should have had one long before this. (Honestly, I thought she did.) \n\n#CarrieOnForever\u201d— Mark Hamill (@Mark Hamill) 1682372382
\u201c@MarkHamill I agree.\nShe should have had one years ago. I wish she were here for it. \ud83d\ude22Missing our Princess. \ud83e\udd7a\n#CarrieOnForever\u2764\ufe0f\u201d— Mark Hamill (@Mark Hamill) 1682372382
\u201c@MarkHamill Miss her presence in this world. What a voice she was for the bipolar community. I\u2019ll always be grateful she spoke up, it helped me find my own voice to talk about my struggles. \n\nYou must miss her so much more \ud83e\udd7a\ud83d\ude14\ud83d\udc94 I\u2019m sorry.\u201d— Mark Hamill (@Mark Hamill) 1682372382
The conversation in the last 24 hours is not the first time Carrie Fisher has surged back to the front of our minds. Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, previously gave a touching tribute to her and her grandmother, Debbie Reynolds, while talking about grieving around the holidays. Fans of Star Wars have also pondered Fisher's ethereal presence, like at the panel where J.J. Abrams discussed the production of Skywalker and the lights dimmed, some theorized as Fisher's approval of the production.
These little echoes of Fisher still being with us, at least in memory, continue to pop up, and while her star being placed on the Walk of Fame is an important echo, we highly doubt it will be the last.
