Mark Hamill maintains that Carrie Fisher was a unique, independent, and vital person whose absence creates a significant void.

“Carrie was one of a kind, who belonged to us all, whether we liked it or not. She was our princess, damn it. And the actress who played her blurred into one gorgeous, fiercely independent, and ferociously funny, take charge woman who took our collective breath away.”

Billie Lourd believes that her mother's portrayal of Princess Leia represents an enduring symbol of strength and grace that transcends her death.

“I realized then that Leia is more than just a character. She's a feeling. She is strength. She is grace. She is wit. She is femininity at its finest. She knows what she wants and she gets it. She doesn't need anyone to rescue her because she rescues herself and even rescues the rescuers.”