Remembering Carrie Fisher: Tributes Pour In On The Second Anniversary Of Her Passing

Richard April 19, 2025

On a chilly Thursday, December 27, tributes flooded in for the legendary actress Carrie Fisher, who tragically left us on the same date exactly two years ago. Among the heartfelt memorials was one from her longtime Star Wars co-star, Mark Hamill, who took a moment to honor her memory with grace and fondness.

Mark, now 67, who immortalized the role of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars saga, turned to Twitter to express his admiration for Carrie. In a touching post, he said, “It makes me so happy to know how overwhelmed and touched she would be by the worldwide outpouring of love and affection for her today.” What made this tweet even more special was the inclusion of a sweet drawing of Carrie holding her cherished French Bulldog, Gary. This little detail reminded fans of her playful and endearing personality that made her so beloved.

It makes me so happy to know how overwhelmed & touched she would be by the worldwide outpouring of love & affection for her today… ❤️#AlwaysWithUs #CarrieOnForever #KeepMovingThingsAreBoundToBeImproving pic.twitter.com/JdAMjWwtPl
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— MarkHoHoHoHamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2018

Mark's heartfelt tweet included several poignant hashtags, like #CarrieOnForever and #AlwaysWithUs. Over the years, Mark and Carrie had shared a bond that transcended their on-screen roles as Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia in five Star Wars films. Their camaraderie was evident in the way they interacted both in front of and behind the camera. But Mark wasn’t the only one paying tribute that day. Carrie's daughter, Billie Lourd, also chimed in with a deeply personal video of herself performing a musical homage to her late mother.

Mark Hamill Remembers the Spark Between Him and Carrie Fisher

Mark and Carrie's friendship deepened over the years, and in 2017, Mark recalled an amusing anecdote about their time on the Star Wars set. In a candid interview with The Guardian, Mark reminisced about a playful moment when he and Carrie found themselves locked in a lip-lock. “I remember one time—I’m sure alcohol was involved—we were talking about kissing techniques. I said, ‘Well, I think I’m a fairly good kisser. I like to let the women come to me rather than be aggressive,’” Mark recounted with a chuckle. “And she said, ‘What do you mean?’ Well, next thing you know we’re making out like teenagers!”

Mark admitted that there was an undeniable chemistry between them. “We were really attracted to each other!” he said, emphasizing the bond they shared both on and off-screen. This story not only highlighted their closeness but also their ability to find humor in unexpected situations, a quality that fans cherished in both actors.