Carrie Fisher Tribute
25I understand this is a completely random video to appear on what would otherwise be a video game-centric channel so let me explain just a little bit. This is the first time I’ve made one of these types of videos for a celebrity passing and it might seem odd that it’s for Carrie Fisher. Sadly there are numerous other celebrities who have recently passed away that would have made ‘more sense’ for me to acknowledge - Rik Mayall, Gene Wilder, maybe Alan Rickman or perhaps Christopher Lee. But no, why Carrie Fisher?
When the news broke of her medical emergency on board a flight back to the US, everyone cried of the ‘2016 curse’ and what would happen next. What did happen next was nothing less than a tragedy as Carrie Fisher passed away followed quickly by her 84 year old mother Debbie Reynolds the very next day. What a devastating time for the rest of the family over the Christmas period. I must admit I didn’t know much about Carrie Fisher aside from the obvious Star Wars connection, but this news and the following outpouring of grief from across the world really hit me.
Then I heard ‘Hearts and Bones’ by Paul Simon. A song written about Paul and Carrie during their relationship in the early 1980s. It’s a beautiful song and one that I felt would be perfect for some sort of video montage or tribute. I remembered watching a brilliant tribute for Robin Williams – a very simple one minute video that encapsulated his talent. I doubt I could match it but I gave it a shot and came up with this.
And I have to say, I’m really glad I did. Making this gave me the chance to watch through many interviews, appearances and performances of Carrie Fisher and discover her humour, honesty and wit. She was an incredibly intelligent woman with a fascinating history in Hollywood and one who will be sorely missed.