For those of us who grew up in the ’70’s and ’80’s, 2016 has not been kind. Ask anyone, myself included, about the famous people from those two decades who made an impact in one way or another on our lives and we can rattle off quite the list. A list that includes Muhammed Ali, Nancy Reagan, David Bowie, George Michael, Prince, Gene Wilder, Florence Henderson, John Glenn, and Arnold Palmer. Unfortunately, as Deanna pointed out here, 2016 has been a year of too many goodbyes.

Today we find out that another is gone far too soon.

Carrie Fisher, the actress best known as Star Wars‘ Princess Leia Organa, has died after suffering a heart attack. She was 60.

Family spokesman Simon Halls released a statement to PEOPLE on behalf of Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd:

“It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning,” reads the statement.

“She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly,” says Lourd, 24. “Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers.”

None of us will forget her as Princess Leia in Star Wars.

Others may differ, but I’ll always believe that Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and The Return of the Jedi are the best. Timing was everything as Star Wars came out during one of the country’s worst recessions and its theme of succeeding against all odds resonated with so many on multiple levels.