Debbie Reynolds Flowers Fill Her Hollywood Stars While Carrie's Shrine Grows
Flowers now lace Debbie Reynolds' 2 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ... and her daughter's makeshift shrine proves to be just as much of an attraction.
We got photos of Debbie's stars on Hollywood Blvd. -- 1 for film and 1 for her stage work -- where more roses have been collected around her Live Theater honor as of Thursday morning.
Debbie was nominated for a Tony Award for her role in the Broadway show "Irene" ... and went on to star in multiple productions thereafter. She was also, of course, a huge movie star.
Meanwhile, Carrie Fisher's own fan-created Hollywood star has become flooded with flowers itself after she passed away first this Tuesday. As we reported ... it'll stick around for now.
Debbie died just one day later at the age of 84.
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Carrie Fisher Princess Leia's Worth 3X More
Carrie Fisher's name -- and her Princess Leia mug -- will be worth light years more in death than life.
Mike Gutierrez, who helps run Heritage Auctions, tells TMZ Carrie's death has boosted 'Star Wars' merch sales related to the late actress by as much as 3 times what it was just last week.
Gutierrez says 'Star Wars' merch prices will skyrocket even higher in the next 30 days. The same phenomena occurred when the last actors from "The Wizard of Oz" passed away.
The impact is already apparent. A signed photo of Leia and Luke Skywalker just sold for $1,500 Tuesday ... the day Carrie died. A signed pic of Leia, Han Solo and Luke sold for $156 in '02.
According to eBay ... 1,280 Carrie fisher memorabilia items have been sold since Tuesday ... a huge jump from the couple dozen or so that were selling before her death.
#MayTheSalesBeWithYou
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Debbie Reynolds Last Words ... 'I Want to Be with Carrie'
Debbie Reynolds seemingly willed her own death Wednesday, telling her son before the stroke that claimed her life, "I miss her so much, I want to be with Carrie."
Todd Fisher tells us Debbie cracked early Wednesday morning from grief. She was at Todd's home during the morning hours, talking about Carrie's funeral, when she made the comment. Fifteen minutes later she had the stroke.
Family sources tell us Debbie actually had several strokes this year and was in failing health, and they believe Carrie's death was too much to bear.
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Debbie Reynolds DEAD AT 84
Debbie Reynolds -- who rose to stardom in "Singin' in the Rain" and quickly became a staple among Hollywood royalty -- died Wednesday as a result of a stroke, TMZ has learned ... just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher passed away ... this according to her son Todd.
Debbie was rushed to a hospital shortly after 1 PM when someone at the Beverly Hills home of her son, Todd, called 911 to report a possible stroke. We're told Debbie and Todd were making funeral plans for Carrie, who died Tuesday of cardiac arrest.
Debbie famously divorced Eddie Fisher in 1959 after his affair with Elizabeth Taylor. Debbie married 2 more times in 1960 and 1984.
She played iconic roles in "Tammy and the Bachelor" and "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" ... for which she earned an Oscar nomination.
Carrie's relationship with Debbie was the focus of Carrie's semi-autobiographical book, "Postcards from the Edge," which was later adapted for the big screen, starring Meryl Streep and Shirley MacLaine.
Debbie's survived by her son Todd, who tells us, "She's with Carrie."
She was 84.
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Carrie Fisher and Garry Shandling Hollywood Icons On 'Carson' Together
Carrie Fisher and Garry Shandling shared a stage together on late-night once upon a time ... and we got a clip of the rerun that's re-airing this week.
Antenna TV will be running an old episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" Wednesday night, with Carrie and Garry as his guests in '83. It's as classic a Hollywood moment as they come.
As we reported ... the 2 stars both passed away unexpectedly this year -- Carrie from cardiac arrest and Garry from a blood clot. Here's to better times.
#RIP
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Carrie Fisher Makeshift Walk of Fame Star Stays ... For Now
Carrie Fisher fans don't have to worry about the makeshift star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame disappearing ... at least not yet.
A rep for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce tells TMZ ... they're inclined to leave the shrine alone so fans of the legendary actress can have a place to mourn. The rep added they'll remove it in a few days, but for now the star on Orange and Hollywood Blvd. stays.
It's interesting ... Carrie's fans were stunned to learn she doesn't have a star on Hollywood's iconic sidewalks following news of her death Tuesday. This also happened back in April when Prince died.
The rep tells us back then they followed the same protocol -- allow fans to mourn ... but the star was eventually removed.
As for a permanent star ... the Chamber says someone needs to nominate Carrie, but now that she's passed, there's a 5-year waiting period before she becomes eligible.
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Carrie Fisher Dogs Also Mourn
The face on Carrie Fisher's pooch says it all.
Family and friends gathered Tuesday at the legendary actress' Bev Hills home to mourn her passing ... and Gary was right there with them too.
We broke the story ... Carrie's daughter, Billie, will take custody of the beloved French bulldog.
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Carrie Fisher Daughter Will Care for Beloved Dog Gary
Carrie Fisher's cherished dog -- a 4-year-old pooch named Gary -- will now be cared for by Carrie's daughter ... TMZ has learned.
Family friends are telling us Billie Lourd will take custody of the French bulldog, which was by Carrie's side on the plane from London to LAX when Carrie's heart stopped. The pooch also visited Carrie at UCLA Medical Center.
Billie already has a French bulldog named Tina, that's best friends with Gary. We're told she wants to make sure the 2 get along in the long term and she's able to handle the added responsibility.
A family source told TMZ, Carrie always wanted Billie to take Gary if something happened to her. If, for some reason, Billie can't care for Gary for the long haul, the dog will remain in the family.
The dog was like a child to Carrie, who carted her best friend almost everywhere she went ... even interviews.
Gary was adopted as a service pet to help Carrie with her bipolar disorder.
Saddest tweets to tweet. Mommy is gone. I love you @carrieffisher
@Gary_TheDog
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'Wack Packer' High Pitch Erik I Tried to Shake Joey Boots After I Found Him Dead
Howard Stern "Wack Packer" Joey Boots had been dead for some time when he was discovered by his friend, who says he desperately tried to wake Joey up before realizing what had happened.
High Pitch Erik tells TMZ he spoke with Joey Thursday, the night before his body was discovered ... and said he was battling a cold.
HPE describes the scene when they found Joey's body ... it's chilling.
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'Step Up' Actress Suspect Charged With Murder ... Death Ruled a Homicide
The man arrested in connection with the death of an actress from "Step Up" has officially been charged with murder.
29-year-old Adrian Johnson was just slapped with a first degree murder charge Tuesday after Tricia Lynn McCauley was found dead in her car in Washington D.C. the same morning.
The medical examiner's office reportedly determined she died from asphyxia -- strangulation.
As we reported ... cops say Johnson and McCauley did not know each other. It could be a carjacking ... cops say Johnson was seen driving Tricia's car.
Tricia was a stand-in for Jenna Dewan Tatum in "Step Up" in 2006, as well as a yoga instructor in the D.C. area. She was 46.
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Carrie Fisher Dead at 60
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Carrie Fisher died Tuesday morning ... days after suffering a massive heart attack on board a flight from London to LAX ... a family spokesperson has confirmed.
TMZ broke the story ... Fisher was on a flight from London to LAX Friday when she suffered the heart attack 15 minutes before landing. People on the plane tell TMZ she appeared lifeless.
A passenger who's an EMT performed CPR on Carrie and once the flight landed, paramedics rushed her to UCLA Medical Center where she remained in intensive care until her death.
The family had said she was in "stable condition" but we're told she was not responsive after her medical emergency.
Carrie had been on a publicity tour for her new book, "The Princess Diarist." The book recently made headlines because she wrote about having an affair with co-star Harrison Ford while shooting the original 'Star Wars' movies.
Of course, Princess Leia was her iconic role, but Carrie also starred in "The Blues Brothers," "When Harry Met Sally," "Postcards from the Edge" and many, many more.
She famously battled substance abuse throughout her life. In 2013, she was hospitalized for complications from bipolar disorder.
Carrie is survived by her mother, Debbie Reynolds, daughter, Billie Lourde, brother, Todd Fisher, and sisters Tricia and Joely Fisher. Billie made an appearance alongside her mom in 'The Force Awakens.'
Carrie was 60.
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'Chewbacca' My Favorite Carrie Fisher Memory Is ...
Carrie Fisher was a kid at heart, especially when she got a hold of a squirt gun ... so says Chewbacca, who was there when it happened during the filming of 'Star Wars.'
Peter Mayhew joined "TMZ Live" Tuesday to share his favorite memory with Princess Leia ... going rogue on the cast with a squirt gun and soaking everyone ... including Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill.
As we reported ... Carrie died Tuesday, days after suffering an in-flight heart attack.
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Carrie Fisher Wrapped for 'Star Wars: Episode VIII'
Carrie Fisher's last film will not be compromised as a result of her death ... TMZ has learned.
An official from Lucasfilm tells us Carrie was "absolutely wrapped" for "Star Wars: Episode VIII."
The official added it's too early to tell how Carrie's passing will impact future installments of the franchise.
Fisher plays General Leia Organa in 'VIII.' The movie's official Twitter account said they wrapped back in July.
Final slate of the final shot. VIII is officially wrapped. Cannot wait to share it with you all! -@rianjohnson pic.twitter.com/l4Apk0Ro4i
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Carrie Fisher Never Regained Consciousness
Carrie Fisher never improved from the time she was rushed to UCLA Medical Center ... sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ.
We're told she was unresponsive from the time she suffered the massive heart attack on the United flight to the time she died. When reports surfaced she was in "stable" condition the reality was her condition did not improve.
TMZ broke the story, Carrie went into cardiac arrest Friday ... 15 minutes before her plane landed at LAX. Passengers on the flight told TMZ Fisher seemed "lifeless" on the flight and we're told it took a good 10 minutes to get a pulse back.
Carrie succumbed Tuesday morning at UCLA Medical Center.
RIP
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Zsa Zsa Gabor Adopted Son Dies Days After Her Death
Zsa Zsa Gabor and Frederic Prinz von Anhalt's son died a week after getting in an accident the same day Zsa Zsa died ... TMZ has learned.
Frederic tells us he and Zsa Zsa's adopted son, Oliver Prinz von Anhalt, died Sunday in a hospital following a motorcycle accident on Mulholland Drive.
That accident occurred the same day Zsa Zsa had a fatal heart attack. Oliver's motorcycle collided with a car.
We're told Oliver was in a coma and never came out.
Frederic says he wasn't aware his son had even been hurt, and was just called by the coroner Monday night. Von Anhalt tells us he thought his son was in Germany and had no idea there was an accident.