That draws to a close our coverage following the death of the much-loved Carrie Fisher.
And, given her love of the written word, it seems appropriate to leave the last word on her extraordinary life in her very capable hands. This is what she thought would happen when she signed up as princess a "goofy little science-fiction film".
Quote Message: I'll go hang out with a bunch of robots for a few months and then return to my life and try to figure out what I want to do when I grow up. But then Star Wars, this goofy, little three-month hang-out with robots did something unexpected. It exploded across the firmament of pop culture, taking all of us along with it. It tricked me into becoming a star all on my own.
I'll go hang out with a bunch of robots for a few months and then return to my life and try to figure out what I want to do when I grow up. But then Star Wars, this goofy, little three-month hang-out with robots did something unexpected. It exploded across the firmament of pop culture, taking all of us along with it. It tricked me into becoming a star all on my own.
Daisy Ridley 'devastated at monumental loss'
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English actress Daisy Ridley, who played Rey in The Force Awakens, says she was "devastated at this monumental loss".
Quote Message: How lucky we all are to have known her, and how awful that we have to say goodbye.
How lucky we all are to have known her, and how awful that we have to say goodbye.
Gary the dog: I'll still be waiting for you...
On Christmas Eve, a pinned tweet appeared on @Gary_TheDog's account about waiting for his owner Fisher while she was in hospital.
Fans have been sharing memories of meeting their idol with the BBC's Rozina Sini.
John, from London, was working in a bookshop when he met the actress.
"She has inspired me by teaching me that just because you're a little broken or a little different you can still be an inspiration and shine like she did. She was honest about her health issues and was just herself," he recalls.
"She taught me to not feel embarrassed or a lesser person just because you sometimes struggle to get through the day. Her death has hit me hard but it also makes me feel so proud to have been like her, different."
The veteran film director, Steven Spielberg, knew Carrie Fisher socially, mostly thanks to their mutual friendship with George Lucas.
In a statement from his publicist, Spielberg says:
Quote Message: I have always stood in awe of Carrie. Her observations always made me laugh and gasp at the same time. She didn't need The Force. She was a force of nature, of loyalty and of friendship. I will miss her very much.
I have always stood in awe of Carrie. Her observations always made me laugh and gasp at the same time. She didn't need The Force. She was a force of nature, of loyalty and of friendship. I will miss her very much.
Video: Fisher talks about affair
In an earlier entry, we mentioned that Fisher appeared on the BBC's Graham Norton show earlier this month on her promotional tour for her new book. Here's a clip from her performance in which she talks about her revelation that she had an affair with her Star Wars co-star, Harrison Ford.
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Abrams: What an unfair thing to lose her
J J Abrams, director of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, pays tribute to Fisher in a handwritten note posted on Twitter.
Actor Warwick Davis, who played an Ewok in Return of the Jedi aged 11, remembers Fisher's concern that he might overheat in his costume.
Quote Message: I have very fond memories of actually shooting that scene because Carrie was particularly concerned about me being in this hot, furry Ewok costume because whenever I took the head off and I looked a little bit hot and flustered, she'd actually be there - standing by - with milk and cookies to revive me."
I have very fond memories of actually shooting that scene because Carrie was particularly concerned about me being in this hot, furry Ewok costume because whenever I took the head off and I looked a little bit hot and flustered, she'd actually be there - standing by - with milk and cookies to revive me."
Fisher attended Star Wars premiere with her dog, Gary
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Hollywood journalist Jeanie Wolf remembers her friend and considers what would have been her greatest source of pride:
Quote Message: I think that she would say that she had a very rocky, but very eventful life. And she loved the drama. She loved the attention. Remember she showed up at the Star Wars premiere with her dog - and her dog was at her side. She understood herself very well and I think she was proud that she got things together and created some wonderful moments.
I think that she would say that she had a very rocky, but very eventful life. And she loved the drama. She loved the attention. Remember she showed up at the Star Wars premiere with her dog - and her dog was at her side. She understood herself very well and I think she was proud that she got things together and created some wonderful moments.
Steve Sansweet, who worked with Fisher when he was the head of fan relations at Lucasfilm, tells the BBC that Fisher made a huge impression on him.
"She was one of a kind... And we all loved Carrie.
"She was really such a light in our galaxy as well as someone who was famous but approachable," he says.
George Lucas: She was our great and powerful princess
The creator of Star Wars, George Lucas, has paid tribute to the star actress:
"Carrie and I have been friends most of our adult lives. She was extremely smart; a talented actress, writer and comedienne with a very colorful personality that everyone loved.
"In Star Wars she was our great and powerful princess - feisty, wise and full of hope in a role that was more difficult than most people might think. My heart and prayers are with Billie, Debbie and all Carrie's family, friends and fans. She will be missed by all. George Lucas."
One of a kind - Harrison Ford
In his first comments following Carrie Fisher's death, her Star Wars co-star Harrison Ford described her as a "one-of-a-kind" who lived her life "bravely".
"My thoughts are with her daughter Billie, her mother Debbie, her brother Todd and her many friends. We will all miss her."
In her recent autobiography The Princess Diarist, Fisher revealed that she and Ford had an affair on the set of Star Wars.
Reynolds: Beloved and amazing daughter
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Fisher's mother, the Hollywood star Debbie Reynolds, has paid tribute to her daughter and thanked fans in a post on her Facebook page.
She wrote: "Thank you to everyone who has embraced the gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter. I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop. Love Carrie's Mother."
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Latest PostFisher: A star all on my own
That draws to a close our coverage following the death of the much-loved Carrie Fisher.
And, given her love of the written word, it seems appropriate to leave the last word on her extraordinary life in her very capable hands. This is what she thought would happen when she signed up as princess a "goofy little science-fiction film".
Daisy Ridley 'devastated at monumental loss'
English actress Daisy Ridley, who played Rey in The Force Awakens, says she was "devastated at this monumental loss".
Gary the dog: I'll still be waiting for you...
On Christmas Eve, a pinned tweet appeared on @Gary_TheDog's account about waiting for his owner Fisher while she was in hospital.
After her death was announced, another went up.
Fisher auditions with Harrison Ford
Archive footage shows 19-year-old Fisher auditioning alongside her future co-star Harrison Ford.
'I'm proud to be like her - different'
Fans have been sharing memories of meeting their idol with the BBC's Rozina Sini.
John, from London, was working in a bookshop when he met the actress.
"She has inspired me by teaching me that just because you're a little broken or a little different you can still be an inspiration and shine like she did. She was honest about her health issues and was just herself," he recalls.
"She taught me to not feel embarrassed or a lesser person just because you sometimes struggle to get through the day. Her death has hit me hard but it also makes me feel so proud to have been like her, different."
Read more from Fisher's fans here
Spielberg: 'I have always stood in awe of Carrie'
The veteran film director, Steven Spielberg, knew Carrie Fisher socially, mostly thanks to their mutual friendship with George Lucas.
In a statement from his publicist, Spielberg says:
Video: Fisher talks about affair
In an earlier entry, we mentioned that Fisher appeared on the BBC's Graham Norton show earlier this month on her promotional tour for her new book. Here's a clip from her performance in which she talks about her revelation that she had an affair with her Star Wars co-star, Harrison Ford.
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Abrams: What an unfair thing to lose her
J J Abrams, director of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, pays tribute to Fisher in a handwritten note posted on Twitter.
Fisher 'was standing by with milk and cookies'
Actor Warwick Davis, who played an Ewok in Return of the Jedi aged 11, remembers Fisher's concern that he might overheat in his costume.
Fisher attended Star Wars premiere with her dog, Gary
Hollywood journalist Jeanie Wolf remembers her friend and considers what would have been her greatest source of pride:
More Twitter tributes from Hollywood greats
Fisher was 'famous but approachable'
Steve Sansweet, who worked with Fisher when he was the head of fan relations at Lucasfilm, tells the BBC that Fisher made a huge impression on him.
"She was one of a kind... And we all loved Carrie.
"She was really such a light in our galaxy as well as someone who was famous but approachable," he says.
George Lucas: She was our great and powerful princess
The creator of Star Wars, George Lucas, has paid tribute to the star actress:
"Carrie and I have been friends most of our adult lives. She was extremely smart; a talented actress, writer and comedienne with a very colorful personality that everyone loved.
"In Star Wars she was our great and powerful princess - feisty, wise and full of hope in a role that was more difficult than most people might think. My heart and prayers are with Billie, Debbie and all Carrie's family, friends and fans. She will be missed by all. George Lucas."
One of a kind - Harrison Ford
In his first comments following Carrie Fisher's death, her Star Wars co-star Harrison Ford described her as a "one-of-a-kind" who lived her life "bravely".
"My thoughts are with her daughter Billie, her mother Debbie, her brother Todd and her many friends. We will all miss her."
In her recent autobiography The Princess Diarist, Fisher revealed that she and Ford had an affair on the set of Star Wars.
Reynolds: Beloved and amazing daughter
Fisher's mother, the Hollywood star Debbie Reynolds, has paid tribute to her daughter and thanked fans in a post on her Facebook page.
She wrote: "Thank you to everyone who has embraced the gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter. I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop. Love Carrie's Mother."
More stars pay tribute
Carrie Fisher's life on film
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The BBC's Lizo Mzimba looks back at the life of Carrie Fisher.
'Such a bright funny loving spark' - Graham Norton
Fisher appeared on the BBC's Graham Norton show earlier in December to promote her latest memoir. He tweeted:
'It's a stupid conversation' - Fisher on her weight loss
Fisher turned the tables - gently - on an interviewer earlier this year when asked about her recent weight loss for Star Wars.
She revealed in May that she had been asked to lose 35lbs (16kg) for the role.
"They didn't hire me, they hired me minus 35lbs," she said.
Carrie Fisher: Life in pictures
A look back at her life in pictures. Full article here.