Carrie Fisher (October 21, 1956 – December 27, 2016) was an American actress, writer, and comedian best known for playing Princess Leia in Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. She is also known for her roles in Shampoo (1975), The Blues Brothers (1980), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), The 'Burbs (1989), When Harry Met Sally... (1989), Soapdish (1991), The Women (2008), and Family Guy (2005-17).