Often, when a performer passes away, nostalgic adults will search for famous songs, scenes or moments to share with their kids in an effort to illustrate the impact the person had on the culture and their lives. When someone like Carrie Fisher dies, no such material is necessary. Because of the power and longevity of the Star Wars brand, adults and kids all understand exactly who Carrie Fisher was — and we all feel a shared sense of loss and nostalgia today. Both because of her most famous role, and because of her willingness to openly share her personal struggles, we felt like we knew her. A few days after suffering a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles, Carrie Fisher died at the age of 60.

+ Carrie Fisher was famous before she was born.