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I'm in denial in its lesser state. It will take me a second. People around me will notice my mania first. And, my depression.

Carrie Fisher

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Carrie Fisher
Age: 60 †
Born: 1956
Born: October 21
Died: 2016
Died: December 27
Actress
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Film Producer
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Script Doctor
Singer
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Burbank
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