Jeremy Bulloch (1945–2020), original Boba Fett actor

Jeremy Bulloch was the British actor who played bounty hunter Boba Fett in 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi.'

Star Wars Actors We've Lost

When died in April 2019, the "Star Wars" family lost their beloved Chewbacca, and costars mourned alongside fans and friends. It's a fandom that's still hurting from the 2016 loss of , the actress, writer, and activist they first came to know as . These icons, like their "Star Wars" comrades, have been woven into the cultural fabric of our lives since 1977, as familiar to us as any childhood fairy tale. Join us as we take a look back at some of the brilliant stars, gone too soon, whose talents were responsible for bringing us to a galaxy far, far away.

Gloria Katz (1942–2018), “American Graffiti” screenwriter

Script doctor for “Star Wars” who gave Princess Leia her strength.

Famous Girl Scouts in History (video)

A video tribute to some famous former Girl Scouts.

Celebrity Grief

It can seem odd to feel such a deep sense of loss for someone you never met, and yet it is normal to grieve for anyone who has touched your life.

Debbie Reynolds (1932–2016), Singin' in the Rain star

Debbie Reynolds, the actress and singer who starred in "Singin' in the Rain" and "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. She was 84.

Carrie Fisher (1956–2016), iconic Star Wars star

Carrie Fisher, the actress whose role as Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" trilogy and helped George Lucas’ space-fantasy epic redefine Hollywood blockbusters for a new generation of moviegoers, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016. She was 60.

Carrie Fisher and Leia: A Legacy of Strength

I had just finished writing the first scene of my new novel when I heard the news about . I’d dared to imagine she might read my story someday, or see it adapted for the big screen. After all, without her, I might not be writing science fiction today.