One year ago today, iconic actor Carrie Fisher died. Her friend and Star Wars costar, Mark Hamill, took to Twitter to mark her passing. He shared photos of them together with the hashtag #CarrieOnForever.
No one's ever really gone... #AlwaysWithUs #CarrieOnForever
Pretty soon, fans began sharing their own memories of Fisher using the hashtag. It spread like wildfire.
#CarrieOnForever ❤️
People shared some of their favorite photos and GIFs.
#CarrieOnForever 💛
As well as some beautiful fan art.
#CarrieOnForever
Many shared inspirational quotes from Fisher.
“Sometimes you can only find Heaven by slowly backing away from Hell” That quote has got me through so much lately… https://t.co/JG4D94n5LP
From the funny...
"I tell my younger friends that no matter how I go, I want it reported that I drowned in moonlight, strangled by my… https://t.co/cBphAIIzkQ
...to the poignant.
“Do not let what you think they think of you make you stop and question everything you are.” - Carrie Fisher (The P… https://t.co/vpFpnI7fUY
Of course, they gave her love for her brilliant tweets.
Carrie Fisher was the real Jedi Master of Twitter. #RIPPrincess #CarrieOnForever
And some shared more personal tributes.
It's been a year since my hero, @carrieffisher , became one with the force. I wrote this song for her. #CarrieOn… https://t.co/wTOUQh1QEy
Fans also shared how Fisher had inspired them, such as by being a symbol at the Women's March.
She's marching right there with us, wherever we are needed. #CarrieOnForever @womensmarch #resist
Women scientists say they were inspired to be badasses by watching Fisher dominate in Star Wars.
A long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, a little girl watched a movie about a princess that didn’t need savin… https://t.co/nU32RdrQ4F
Other women said they learned from Fisher to be assertive...
thank you for teaching 6 y/o me watching star wars for the first time to be assertive. #RoleModelForever… https://t.co/kvX3WaTsCA
And to be brave when struggling with mental health.
First saw Star Wars when I was 6. I remember loving Princess Leia for her feistiness,leadership,&sarcasm. I grew up… https://t.co/NT8fePO2Qe
The hashtag trended all day, and many fans appreciated the reminder to remember Fisher and honor her.
#CarrieOnForever got me in my feels today
#CarrieOnForever.
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