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Carrie Fisher reportedly suffers heart attack on plane

Jason GuerrasioDec 24, 2016, 03:13 IST

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Carrie Fisher suffered a heart attack on Friday while on a plane traveling from London to Los Angeles, TMZ reported.

The United flight landed after noon local time, and Fisher was rushed by paramedics to a nearby hospital.

United staff and passengers attempted to revive Fisher before EMTs arrived, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Fisher, 60, is known best for playing Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" franchise.

Fisher's reps did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.

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