Carrie Fisher dies at 60

Carrie Fisher has died at the age of 60.

Her daughter's publicist confirmed the news Tuesday afternoon.

The actress who played Princess Leia in 'Star Wars' suffered a heart attack this past Friday on an airplane.

She was on a flight from London to LAX when she went into cardiac arrest.

Those on board the flight administered CPR. Once the plane landed, she was rushed to a nearby hospital.

Stay with FOX 2 for more information as it becomes available.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.