Actress Debbie Reynolds has died, a day after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher, her son Todd Fisher has announced Wednesday. “She wanted to be with Carrie,” Todd Fisher was quoted telling Variety magazine.
Debbie Reynolds was transported by paramedics from her son’s home to a Los Angeles hospital earlier on Wednesday, after the 84-year-old actress suffered a stroke.
FINAL TWEET …
Carrie is in stable condition.If there is a change,we will share it. For all her fans & friends. I thank you for your prayers & good wishes. pic.twitter.com/isXJqqFEB6
— Debbie Reynolds (@DebbieReynolds1) December 25, 2016
Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds is best known for her role in the 1952 musical Singin’ in the Rain, opposite Gene Kelly.
Carrie Fisher was best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars series – died on Tuesday following a cardiac event she suffered on a flight from Europe to Los Angeles on Friday, December 23, 2016.
On Tuesday, December 27, 2016, Reynolds posted a statement about her daughter’s death on Facebook: “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.”
Reynolds received a best-actress Academy Award nomination for the 1964 musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
In 2015, she was given a lifetime achievement award by the Screen Actors Guild. The award was presented to her by her daughter, Carrie.
Variety Debbie Reynolds, ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Star and Carrie Fisher’s Mother, Dies at 84
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What can we say today? Your heart broke when Carrie died. Our consolation is that now you're together. We love you, always. #DebbieReynolds pic.twitter.com/pwdr8MBIxW
— Tracyray (@TheTracyray) December 29, 2016
Debbie Reynolds' son tells NBC News: "She's gone to be with Carrie. She loved taking care of her" https://t.co/Lb6jsTtltL (Photo: Getty) pic.twitter.com/aMjVbH8izy
— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) December 29, 2016
.@CarlReiner remembers Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher: "I loved & worked w both of these icons" https://t.co/yaiBCDc7Qx pic.twitter.com/FTn4ikTPj3
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 29, 2016
We can all learn a lesson about the importance of forgiveness from Debbie Reynolds. pic.twitter.com/X2aBZxP7Xr
— Dave Quinn (@NineDaves) December 29, 2016