If Watership Down formed one narrative of my childhood, then Star Wars released when I was 10 formed another. I remember queuing to see the film in Sheffield or Rotherham with at least my brother. Luke, Leia, Han, Obi-Wan and Chewie became household names and pin-ups in lots of teenage homes throughout the land.
Carrie Fisher's death has been announced today (27 December 2016). This day is the Feast of John the Divine (prophet and poet amongst many other things). Fisher played Leia in all three original films, as well as in The Force Awakens. She also made a fleeting appearance at the end of Rogue One, the Star Wars spin off with I think only one line: 'they have brought us hope'.
Carrie Fisher had bi-polar. Her honesty and vulnerability in talking about her life with the illness brought hope to many and the strength to continue with their battle.
May she rest in peace and rise in glory. The force was strong with her.
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