“Star Wars” creator George Lucas paid tribute to Carrie Fisher on Tuesday, calling her “extremely smart” and “talented.”
“Carrie and I have been friends most of our adult lives,” he said in a statement (via People). “She was extremely smart; a talented actress, writer and comedienne with a very colorful personality that everyone loved,” he said.
“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.