The “Star Wars” family reacts to the Carrie Fisher news and our hearts are so heavy
Earlier today, Carrie Fisher was on a flight from London to Los Angeles when she suffered a massive cardiac arrest just before the plane landed. As we’ve since learned, she was taken off the plane and rushed to a nearby hospital, where she is currently in critical condition (the latest report from TMZ says that she is currently on a ventilator).
This is an incredibly scary incident to happen to one of our favorite people on the planet, and we’re sending Carrie so much love and positive vibes right now. And we know what you’re thinking: 2016 wouldn’t DARE take Princess General Leia from us. But, if there’s anyone who can pull through this, it’s Carrie. She has battled far worse demons (and Sith) in her life.
While the world waits for news of her condition, friends and fans have taken to Twitter (which just happens to be one of Carrie’s favorite places on the internet) to send her well wishes, and pray for her speedy recovery.
Mark Hamill, Carrie’s life long friend (and on-screen brother):
as if 2016 couldn't get any worse… sending all our love to @carrieffisher
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) December 23, 2016
Peter Mayhew, who has played Chewbacca since the very beginning of Star Wars:
Thoughts and prayers for our friend and everyone's favorite princess right now.. @carrieffisher
— Peter Mayhew Foundation (@TheWookieeRoars) December 23, 2016
The writer/director of the upcoming Young Han Solo Movie, Chris Miller:
Come on, Carrie.
Keep calm and Carrie on.— Christopher Miller (@chrizmillr) December 23, 2016
Rogue One’s screenwriter, Gary Whitta:
Be well @carrieffisher. Thoughts, hopes, and the Force are with you.
— Gary Whitta (@garywhitta) December 23, 2016
Gwendoline Christie, who just recently joined the Star Wars universe as Captain Phasma:
@carrieffisher The whole world is sending you so much love! Sending you the universes most powerful Force XXXXX❤❤❤
— Gwendoline Christie (@lovegwendoline) December 23, 2016
Michael Giacchino, Rogue One’s composer:
Sending all of my best thoughts out to @carrieffisher and those around her. We want you around for a very long long time. pic.twitter.com/Lv0oK5HfKG
— Michael Giacchino (@m_giacchino) December 23, 2016
Darth Vader is even not okay:
We are always with you, @carrieffisher.
— Darth Vader (@DarthVader) December 23, 2016
The love even extends to the Star Trek family:
I ask everyone to stop for a moment and send special thoughts to @carrieffisher.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 23, 2016
We’ll let you know as this story develops. Sending so much love to Carrie right now.