There are really no words to describe how I felt when I found out about the news yesterday. When it really sunk in I just had to take a moment because out of all the celebrity deaths this one hit me the most.
Anyone who followed my Tribute Thread about Princess Leia would know how much of an impact that character has made to me. This character came at around the time when you don't really have that many strong female characters. Most of them were just one dimensional damsel in distress characters. But Princess Leia was more than that. She was the spark that caused Luke to go on his Hero's Journey. In fact she was what brought the Star Wars trio together. This lady led a freaking rebellion and won!
What I liked about Princes Leia was the message she brings. You can be beautiful and feminine and still be a strong person. She carried her own weight just as much as Han and Luke did.
Princess Leia inspired me on how female characters should be handled. They can be more than just sex bots, damsel in distress, or one note love interest. She was one of the most complex heroines I've ever seen.
Then you have Carrie Fisher herself. Who has went through so much and the way she has rebounded just makes her life inspiring to behold. This was a woman who spent her final years enjoying life. I think Harrison Ford said it best, she was one of a kind.
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