Actress and writer Carrie Fisher died Tuesday at the age of 60, according to a family statement.

The daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher died just days after she was rushed to the hospital following a heart attack suffered aboard a plane flying to Los Angeles from London.

“It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning,” reads the statement from family spokesman Simon Halls. “She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers.”

Carrie Fisher, 'Star Wars' Icon and Writer, Dies

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With more than 90 acting credits to her name, Fisher is best known for playing Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” franchise — the most successful film franchise ever.

Lucasfilm said Tuesday that Fisher had already completed her work in the next installment of the “Star Wars” series, set to be released in 2017.

She also appeared in other iconic films, such as “When Harry Met Sally” and “Blues Brothers,” and wrote novels and nonfiction works, including “The Princess Diarist,” which was published in 2016, and 2009’s “Wishful Drinking,” adapted from Fisher’s one-woman stage show. Fisher also worked as a script doctor on a number of Hollywood films.

Fisher spoke publicly and wrote about mental health, addiction and female empowerment, raising awareness and advocating for those issues.

Her death comes days after the death of singer George Michael and in a year that has included the passing of such luminaries as musician Prince and boxer and activist Muhammad Ali.