Saturday, December 31, 2016

Debbie Reynolds' death a "beautiful reunion" with daughter Carrie, says son

Debbie Reynolds' dying wish was to be with her daughter, Carrie Fisher, her son, Todd Fisher, said, in a "beautiful, magical" reunion that has left the family "broken-hearted". The Hollywood stars will have a joint funeral and be buried together after dying within a day of each other over the Christmas period. Singin' In The Rain star Reynolds, 84, died from a suspected stroke on Wednesday, just a day after the death of her 60-year-old daughter. Fisher, who shot to fame as Princess Leia in Star Wars, died in hospital after suffering a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles on December 23. Mr Fisher insisted his mother did not "die of a broken heart" following Carrie's death, revealing that her last words were about her late daughter as he announced her death. In an interview with ABC News' 20/20 programme, Mr Fisher said: "From the family's perspective, this is Debbie's destiny. She didn't want to leave Carrie and did not want to her to be alone. "She didn't die of a broken heart. She just left to be with Carrie." Describing Reynolds' final moments, Mr Fisher said his mother had spoken about her love for her daughter and expressed disappointment at not seeing her...

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