Little Leias

Little Leias! How girls around the country are paying tribute to Carrie Fisher

The death of Carrie Fisher has left her fans mourning more than an actress, writer, activist and advocate  many are grieving for a beloved heroine.

Fisher's portrayal of Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" films of the 1970s and '80s inspired a generation of little girls to imagine themselves at the center of a grand adventure "in a galaxy far, far away."

After the news of Fisher's death broke Tuesday, parents took to social media to share just how far her influence and enduring character continues to reach.

Fisher's portrayal of Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" films of the 1970s and '80s inspired a generation of little girls to imagine themselves at the center of a grand adventure "in a galaxy far, far away."