May The Fourth Be With You: William Shatner remembers Carrie Fisher
Today on Star Wars day, may the fourth be with you, Star Trek’s William Shatner is taking time to remember his friend Carrie Fisher.
William Shatner and Carrie Fisher were friends for many years. Their major roles in the two biggest science fiction franchises created a bond. The other reason they probably became such good friends is that they were both super active on social media and enjoyed teasing each other. Some of their twitter conversations back and forth were legendary.
Here’s what William Shatner said last May 4th…
I heard Star Wars Celebration is happening. If Fisher is there tell her that her Nemesis sends his love.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) April 16, 2015
It was a two way street though, Fisher was great at throwing it right back in Shatner’s face.
@WilliamShatner You're so BITTER, Billy Shatnoid. Bitter & old as dirt. I'm touched you even noticed I had decamped----however briefly.
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) May 5, 2014
@WilliamShatner I've forgotten nothing--Xcept you.Tragically your online persona follows me like a starving dog. Gary sends his love.I don't
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) May 5, 2014
Behind all the jokes and jests though was a deep affection.
“@WilliamShatner: The mighty @CarrieFFisher tried to choke me pic.twitter.com/VJseCkkHnP” We made up after I killed him. pic.twitter.com/54r26UpKqi
— Carrie Fisher (@carrieffisher) December 31, 2013
Since Carrie Fisher’s passing William Shatner has spoken about missing her several times.
I'm deeply saddened to learn of the death of Carrie Fisher. I will miss our banterings. A wonderful talent & light has been extinguished.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 27, 2016
Then today Shatner posted this on his official Facebook page for the May 4th Star Wars Day celebration.
Since much of the world is already into Thursday…Remembering the Rebel Princess since she isn't here to give me grief about today.😉 @starwars
Posted by William Shatner on Wednesday, May 3, 2017
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We love this. It’s wonderful to see that two legends of science fiction were able to become such good friends. It’s going to be a strange Star Wars day not having General Organa to help us celebrate. She really was a remarkable talent and one of the forces of nature that made Star Wars such a success. Just like the passing of Leonard Nimoy forever changed the way Star Trek fans felt about their franchise so the passing of Carrie Fisher will change Star Wars.
May the fourth be with you all today!
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