Peter Mayhew (aka Chewbacca) started the perfect hashtag for Carrie Fisher’s legacy

By Briana hansen

January 3, 2017

By Briana hansen

January 3, 2017

Plenty of stars and peers have spoken positively about Carrie Fisher since her recent passing. But her Star Wars family have been some of the most outspoken. After all, they have been bonded for decades thanks to their adventures in galaxies far, far away.

And now, Peter Mayhew has created a trending hashtag that will help Carrie’s legacy continue to live on.

Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchise, tweeted a sweet sentiment about his Princess Leia. He made it clear that her influential work can continue past her death in the most creative and inspiring way.

#CarrieOn because that's what she would have wanted. @carrieffisher pic.twitter.com/zCwqEtOkLB

— Peter Mayhew Foundation (@TheWookieeRoars) December 31, 2016

Mayhew’s hashtag, #CarrieOn, is a perfect play on the popular phrase “Keep calm and carry on.” People are loving the opportunity to honor her in this way.

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— Ryan Hunt (@RyanHuntMuzik) January 1, 2017

People everywhere have been making this #CarrieOn idea their own.

Some are responding with reminders that she’ll never be forgotten.

we will never forget our princess

— Neil Harling (@NeilHarling2) January 1, 2017

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Others are making it clear that her work beyond Star Wars will never be forgotten.

"I have to work very hard to keep this beast tamed" – @carrieffisher And you did. And we will. For you. #CarrieOn #justcarrie https://t.co/Vz4Lsp7p1S

— Jessica💜Carrie (@jlhanks81) January 2, 2017

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In 2017 I will…
Not take BS from anyone.
Take care of my mental health.
Be myself unapologetically.
Love my look.
Hope. #CarrieOn

— alexis pinzon (@apinz16) January 1, 2017