Earlier today, we reported thatStar WarsiconCarrie Fishersuffered a heart attack while aboard an international flight from London to Los Angeles, when other passengers on board sprung into action to administer CPR to the actress. The heart attack took place just 15 minutes before the plane was about to land at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and she was immediately taken to a local hospital after landing. Now we have an update that the actress is in stable condition, along with a number of tweets fromStar Warsluminaries and others in the entertainment community, sending their best wishes toCarrie Fisher, who most recently starred asLeia OrganainStar Wars: The Force Awakens.
Associated Pressreports that theStar Wars actress' brother,Todd Fisher, confirmed that his sister is in stable condition and that she was “out of emergency” in a Los Angeles hospital. He would not divulge any further details about what happened on the flight, and it remains unclear when more details will be released. There were two other actors on board,Anna AnkaraandBrad Gage, who sent out a few tweets themselves, revealing they were sitting directly behindCarrie Fisherwhen she went into cardiac arrest, and that she stopped breathing during the flight. Here’s whatAnna Ankarahad to say on Twitter, expressing her gratitude to the staff of United Airlines
“Don’t know how else to process this butCarrie Fisherstopped breathing on the flight home. Hope she’s gonna be OK. So many thanks to the United flight crew who jumped into action, and the awesome doctor and nurse passengers who helped.”
Carrie Fisherhad been in London on a book tour for her latest autobiographyThe Princess Diarist. The actress was traveling with her beloved dog, Gary Fisher, who has gained quite the fan following in recent years, due to the pooch’s appearances withCarrie FisheratStar Wars Celebrationand other conventions. Los Angeles Fire Department spokesmanErik Scottsaid the department responded at 12:11 p.m. PT at LAX International Airport, Gate 74. While the fire department wouldn’t confirm nor deny who was taken,Erik Scottdid release this statement.
“The LAFD firefighter paramedics were standing by for the plane’s arrival and provided advanced life support, and aggressively treated and transported (the patient) to a local hospital.”
The 60-year-oldCarrie Fisherhas hadhealth problemsin the past, including struggles with bipolar disorder and drug and alcohol abuse. She was also hospitalized in 2013 after exhibiting strange behavior while performing on a cruise ship. We have assembled a number of tweets fromStar Warsactors and other celebrities below who are offering their best wishes to the iconicCarrie Fisher. Hopefully we’ll have more updates on her condition in the near future.
