The strong soldier she was and the vulnerable side, who fought her own dark side.

Youre my only hope.

We cant celebrate 40 years ofStar Warswithout remembering our beloved princess, he said.

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Carrie Fisher, I said … She was a princess, she was a senator, and she played a part that was very smart.

And she had to hold her own with two big lugs, these goofballs who were screwing everything up.

But it was her war.

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There are not very many people like her.

Theyre one in a billion.

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy also choked up as she spoke.

40 Years of Star Wars Panel at the 2017 Star Wars Celebration

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She will be remembered forever.

Even by those who are not yet old enough to say: May the Force be with you.'

As the Fisher tribute ended, a curtain rose to reveal composer John Williams and a full orchestra.

It was a bittersweet goodbye.

Fisher would have undoubtedly tried to sweep away the tears with a wisecrack.

The Last Jediis out in December.