The Star Wars Cast Reacts to Carrie Fisher's Death: "We've Lost Our Princess"

Updated on 12/28/2016 at 10:14 AM

The "Force is dark" with the Star Wars fandom right now. On Dec. 27, Carrie Fisher, who is best known for her portrayal of Princess Leia, passed away at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack on Dec. 23. Since the news broke, stars from the franchise have been taking to social media to express their sadness and memories of the actress. Her onscreen brother, Mark Hamill, tweeted a black-and-white photo of the two, writing, "no words #Devastated," while Harrison Ford shared a statement following her death. Director J.J. Abrams and Star Wars: The Force Awakens's John Boyega and Lupita Nyong'o also expressed their condolences on social media. See their reactions ahead.

Mark Hamill

Lupita Nyong'o

Peter Mayhew

Billy Dee Williams

Gwendoline Christie

Anthony Daniels

Dave Prowse

Andy Serkis

Warwick Davis

Colin Trevorrow

Harrison Ford

"Carrie was one-of-a-kind . . . brilliant, original," Ford said in a statement. "Funny and emotionally fearless. She lived her life, bravely. We will all miss her."

J.J. Abrams

George Lucas

"Carrie and I have been friends most of our adult lives," he said in a statement to People. "She was extremely smart; a talented actress, writer and comedienne with a very colorful personality that everyone loved. In Star Wars she was our great and powerful princess — feisty, wise and full of hope in a role that was more difficult than most people might think. My heart and prayers are with Billie, Debbie and all Carrie’s family, friends and fans. She will be missed by all."

Kathleen Kennedy

Rian Johnson

Daisy Ridley

"Devastated at this monumental loss," Ridley wrote in a statement to People. "How lucky we all are to have known her, and how awful that we have to say goodbye."