Carrie Fisher's legacy celebrated with Walk of Fame star

 

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Carrie Fisher posthumously receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 

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The ceremony took place on May 4th, also known as Star Wars Day 

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Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, was present at the ceremony and spoke about her mother's legacy 

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Fisher played the iconic character of Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise 

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She has been hailed as a feminist icon for her portrayal of Leia, a strong and capable leader 

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Fisher passed away in 2016, but her influence on pop culture continues to be felt 

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The Walk of Fame ceremony was one of many events taking place on Star Wars Day 

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Fans around the world celebrated the franchise with cosplay, fan art 

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Star Wars Day is an annual celebration of the franchise, marked on May 4th 

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The date "May the Fourth" is a play on the franchise's famous line "May the Force be with you"

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