Carrie Fisher passed away on Dec. 27 [1] after suffering from a heart attack [2] on Dec. 23, and now her mother, Debbie Reynolds, is speaking out about her daughter's tragic death. On Tuesday, Debbie released a statement on Facebook [3], writing, "Thank you to everyone who has embraced the gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter. I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop. Love, Carries Mother."

Shortly after the star's death, family spokesman Simon Halls released a statement on behalf of her daughter, Billie Lourd, saying, "It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning. She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers." Carrie's half-sister, Joely, also shared a touching message on Twitter, and celebrities have been taking to social media [4] to express their condolences, including Anna Kendrick, Ellen DeGeneres, and a few of Carrie's Star Wars costars [5].

Breaking my silence with a broken 💔 heart...the Unfathomable loss...the earth is off its axis today...how dare you take her away from us pic.twitter.com/fUHwsHRwyy [6]

— Joely Fisher (@MsJoelyFisher) December 27, 2016 [7]