Carrie Fisher: A Life of Acting and Advocacy
Carrie Fisher was a renowned actress and writer, best known for her iconic portrayal of Princess Leia.
Early Life and Career
Born in Beverly Hills, California, as Carrie Frances Fisher, she was the daughter of actress and singer Debbie Reynolds.
- Birth place: Beverly Hills, California
- Birth name: Carrie Frances Fisher
- Mother: Debbie Reynolds, actress and singer
- Marriage: Paul Simon (August 1983-July 1984, divorced)
- Children: Billie Catherine Lourd (with Bryan Lourd)
- Education: Attended Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London
Awards and Nominations
Fisher was nominated for two Grammy Awards, winning one posthumously, and three Emmy Awards.
She credited the psychiatric hospital Silver Hill in New Canaan, Connecticut, with helping her get her life back together after treatment for alcohol addiction and bipolar disorder.
Legacy and Advocacy
Fisher acted in film, plays, and television, and wrote several best-selling books. She also lobbied as an advocate for mental health awareness and treatment, speaking before the California state Senate.
Author's summary: Carrie Fisher was a talented actress and writer who advocated for mental health awareness.
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