Unbreakable Bond: Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher through the years
Debbie Reynolds, who rose to stardom in "Singin' in the Rain" and quickly became a staple among Hollywood royalty as an MGM principal star has died after suffering a stroke day after her beloved daughter Carrie Fisher passed. The pair who had an often complicated relationship, formed a close bond in their later life. Both are renowned for their striking talent, honest wit and activism.
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Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds and first picture with their baby daughter who was born on October 21st-56; her name is Carrie Francis Fisher. Photo: Getty Images -
![Debbie Reynolds- Eddie Fisher with newborn daughter Carrie Frances Fisher.]()
Debbie Reynolds- Eddie Fisher with newborn daughter Carrie Frances Fisher. Photo: Getty Images -
![Happy family: Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie in 1957.]()
Happy family: Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie in 1957. Photo: Hulton Archive -
![Fisher and Reynold in 1957.]()
Fisher and Reynold in 1957. Photo: Twitter -
![Debbie Reynolds with Carrie (aged 4) and her younger brother Todd Fisher in 1960.]()
Debbie Reynolds with Carrie (aged 4) and her younger brother Todd Fisher in 1960. Photo: Getty Images -
![Two and one half month old Todd Emanuel Fisher meets the rest of the family here for the first time in front of a camera.]()
Two and one half month old Todd Emanuel Fisher meets the rest of the family here for the first time in front of a camera. Photo: Bettmann -
![Fisher was the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher, who divorced after four years of marriage in 1959.]()
Fisher was the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher, who divorced after four years of marriage in 1959. Photo: Twitter -
![Carrie also shared a strong bond with her younger brother.]()
Carrie also shared a strong bond with her younger brother. Photo: Getty Images -
![Vacationing in Caribbean. Montego Bay, Jamaica,]()
Vacationing in Caribbean. Montego Bay, Jamaica, Photo: Getty Images -
![Arriving home from a vacation.]()
Arriving home from a vacation. Photo: John Bryson -
![Fisher watches her mum on stage at the Riveria Hotel in Las Vegas in 1963.]()
Fisher watches her mum on stage at the Riveria Hotel in Las Vegas in 1963. Photo: Twitter -
![People used to call her “Debbie Reynolds’ daughter,” now they call me “Princess Leia’s mother," Reynolds said in the ...]()
People used to call her “Debbie Reynolds’ daughter,” now they call me “Princess Leia’s mother," Reynolds said in the later years. Photo: Twitter -
![Both suffering mental illness, Fisher said in 2001, "Medication has made me a good mother, a good friend, a good daughter.”]()
Both suffering mental illness, Fisher said in 2001, "Medication has made me a good mother, a good friend, a good daughter.” Photo: Getty -
![Matching fashion for the pair that were always stylish.]()
Matching fashion for the pair that were always stylish. Photo: Twitter -
![Carrie Fisher growing up in the spotlight with famous parents took her own place at 19 in Star Wars.]()
Carrie Fisher growing up in the spotlight with famous parents took her own place at 19 in Star Wars. Photo: Nicole Economos -
![Meeting President Nixon in the 70s.]()
Meeting President Nixon in the 70s. Photo: Twitter -
![Reynolds and Fisher in 1974. Reynolds had written on social media after the passing of her daughter. "Thank you to ...]()
Reynolds and Fisher in 1974. Reynolds had written on social media after the passing of her daughter. "Thank you to everyone who has embraced the gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter.I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop. Love Carries Mother." Photo: Press Association/Age Archives -
![Reynolds on the set with her daughter.]()
Reynolds on the set with her daughter. Photo: Getty Images -
![Reynolds with and Carrie and Todd at the Thalians Ball.]()
Reynolds with and Carrie and Todd at the Thalians Ball. Photo: Getty Images -
![Carrie Fisher followed her mother's footsteps when it came to always being on trend with fashion.]()
Carrie Fisher followed her mother's footsteps when it came to always being on trend with fashion. Photo: Instagram/Shuttershock -
![Creative women at heart.]()
Creative women at heart. Photo: Twitter -
![Fisher and Reynolds with Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine at the Postcards from the Edge' Century City Premiere.]()
Fisher and Reynolds with Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine at the Postcards from the Edge' Century City Premiere. Photo: Getty Images -
![Four generations of strong women: Carrie Fisher, Debbie's mother Maxine, Billie Catherine Lourd and Debbie Reynolds were ...]()
Four generations of strong women: Carrie Fisher, Debbie's mother Maxine, Billie Catherine Lourd and Debbie Reynolds were very close in later life. Photo: Twitter -
![Debbie Reynolds unveiling of Hollywood Motion Picture Museum Site with Carrie and son Todd.]()
Debbie Reynolds unveiling of Hollywood Motion Picture Museum Site with Carrie and son Todd. Photo: Getty Images -
![Carrie Fisher hugging mother, Debbie Reynolds, at American Comedy Awards.]()
Carrie Fisher hugging mother, Debbie Reynolds, at American Comedy Awards. Photo: Getty Images -
![Actress Carrie Fisher presents "Lacoste Presidents Award" to her mother Debbie Reynolds onstage at the 7th Annual ...]()
Actress Carrie Fisher presents "Lacoste Presidents Award" to her mother Debbie Reynolds onstage at the 7th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in 2005. Photo: Getty Images -
![At the 2005 Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith premiere.]()
At the 2005 Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith premiere. Photo: Shaun Heasley -
![Debbie Reynolds' son released a statement to Variety saying, "she's with Carrie."]()
Debbie Reynolds' son released a statement to Variety saying, "she's with Carrie." Photo: Twitter -
![Three generations of talented women: Carrie Fisher posing with her mother Debbie Reynolds and daughter Billie Catherine ...]()
Three generations of talented women: Carrie Fisher posing with her mother Debbie Reynolds and daughter Billie Catherine Lourd. Photo: Getty Images -
![One of the last public images of three generations at the 2015 SAG Awards. Todd Fisher reportedly told Variety the star ...]()
One of the last public images of three generations at the 2015 SAG Awards. Todd Fisher reportedly told Variety the star said, "I miss her so much, I want to be with Carrie," when organising Fisher's funeral plans. Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage
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