28 Apr – Legendary late actress Carrie Fisher is set to receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The news was announced by Ana Martinez, the producer of the historic landmark, saying, "Fans will be over the moon to know that their favourite movie princess Carrie Fisher will be honoured with her star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. Carrie will join her Star Wars co-stars and fellow Walk of Famers Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford on this historic sidewalk." Martinez added that her star will be just a few feet away from the star of Mark Hamill as well as her legendary mother Debbie Reynolds, and that the ceremony will be taking place on 4 May, which is also Star Wars Day.
Daughter Billie Lourd will be accepting the honour of her behalf. Meanwhile, her "Star Wars" co-star reposted the news on his Twitter and IG, and commented, "Long overdue & so well-deserved." The actress, most known for her performance as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" franchise, passed away in 2016 after suffering from a heart attack. She was 60.