On Tuesday, Carrie Fisher died at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack on a plane Friday afternoon. For many, the actress’s memory might forever be tied to her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise—but to her most adoring fans, that was only a fraction of what made Carrie Fisher. In an industry that can often be repressive and hostile to women, especially those who continue to work past their 30s, Fisher and her biting wit stood firm for decades.
