The awesome life and career of 'Star Wars' icon Carrie Fisher

Actress Carrie Fisher died on Tuesday and left behind an incredible career both in front of and behind the camera.

Best known for playing Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" movies, she also grew up in the business, as she was the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds. 

While she went on to to become a superstar thanks to "Star Wars," she also had memorable performances in other movies like "The Blues Brothers" and "When Harry Met Sally."

And then there was her writing, led to her publishing best-selling novels and becoming one of Hollywood's go-to "script doctors" in the 1990s and 2000s.

That's not to mention her hilarious quips and fearlessness about tackling life's difficult subjects, including mental illness and addiction. Fisher earned her legendary status.

Here's a look back on the amazing life and career of Carrie Fisher: