Politicians pay tribute to Carrie Fisher

Lawmakers and political figures paid tribute to Carrie Fisher on Tuesday after reports that the “Star Wars” actress died.

Fisher, best known for playing Princess Leia, died at age 60 after suffering from a heart attack, a family spokesman said.

“It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning,” said a statement released to People magazine by spokesman Simon Halls.

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“She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly,” says Lourd. “Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers.”

May her memory be eternal. https://t.co/AnkIbsFF6x

— Justin Amash (@justinamash) December 27, 2016

RIP #CarrieFisher. Heartbroken. Great humanitarian, author and actress.

— Donna Brazile (@donnabrazile) December 27, 2016

Light speed Princess Leia. Rest In Peace Carrie Fisher. You will be missed.

— Cory Gardner (@SenCoryGardner) December 27, 2016

We’ll never forget you, Carrie. May the Force be with you always.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) December 27, 2016

Saddened to learn of loss of @carrieffisher -she will be remembered for work on #StarWars and for advocacy on #addiction & #mentalillness

— Donald Norcross (@DonaldNorcross) December 27, 2016

Rest in peace Carrie Fischer: turbulent life but a great star, writer and space princess https://t.co/xdlX6XpIdx

— (((Jared Polis))) (@jaredpolis) December 27, 2016

Updated: 3:28 p.m.