Billie Lourd Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Mother Carrie Fisher on Seventh Anniversary of Her Death
On the seventh anniversary of her mother Carrie Fisher’s death, Billie Lourd took to Instagram to pay tribute to her late mom. The “American Horror Story” actress shared a heartfelt message alongside a throwback photo of the mother-daughter duo at the beach.
Grief and Appreciation
Lourd expressed that the passing of her mother has brought a new sense of appreciation into her life. She now cherishes every moment of joy as if it were her last. On the anniversary of Fisher’s death, Lourd found herself shedding tears of joy while holding her one-year-old daughter. She felt her mother’s presence like the warmth of the sun on a hot summer day.
A Constant Presence
Lourd revealed that she feels her mother’s presence every day. Fisher infuses her joyful moments with even more joy. Lourd likes to tell her toddler that Fisher lives in the stars, keeping her memory alive.
A Mix of Gratitude and Grief
This year, Lourd experienced a mix of gratitude and grief on the anniversary of Fisher’s death. She referred to this combination as “griefull.” Lourd sent her love to all those who are grieving and hoped that everyone could find a little sparkle of griefull amidst the various emotions that grief brings.
A Tragic Loss
Carrie Fisher tragically passed away on December 27, 2016, in Los Angeles. She suffered a massive heart attack and remained in a coma for four days before her death at the age of 60.
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Struggles with Addiction and Mental Illness
Carrie Fisher’s autopsy report revealed the presence of cocaine, traces of heroin, other opiates, and ecstasy in her system at the time of her death. Lourd shared in 2017 that her mother had battled drug addiction and mental illness throughout her life. Fisher was open about these struggles in her work, aiming to break the social stigmas surrounding these diseases.
Fallout with Family
In May, Lourd spoke out about the messy fallout between her and Carrie’s siblings after they allegedly tried to profit from the late star’s death. Lourd expressed her hurt and disappointment, stating that their actions were very hurtful to her during the most difficult time in her life. She chose to deal with her mother’s loss in a different way.
Billie Lourd’s tribute to her mother serves as a reminder of the lasting impact Carrie Fisher had on her loved ones and fans alike.
