Carrie Fisher - Heart Attack - Now deceased

Cosimo · 24 Dec 2016 at 10:05

Hope she makes a swift recovery.

The Bear · 24 Dec 2016 at 10:07

2016 striking again! Sad times

V_R · 24 Dec 2016 at 12:44

Sad times.

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
She is in a stable condition now:

https://twitter.com/buzzfeednews/status/812446658856296448

He said no such thing apparently...

ET Canada has learned that Carrie Fisher suffered a heart attack on a plane on Friday. Todd Fisher, Carrie’s brother, has since shared the actor’s condition.

“There really is not much to say. She is in the intensive care unit, she is being well looked after. If everyone could just pray for her that would be good. The doctors are doing their thing and we don’t want to bug them. We are waiting by patiently.”

He also addressed an earlier comment attributed to him, in which he was alleged to have said his sister was in “stable condition.”

“I don’t know where they got that word from. That is absolutely not even close to the truth. We don’t know. We hope for the best. We certainly do not know her condition, that’s why she is in ICU. I’m sure everyone wants to speculate but now is not the time for that.”

http://etcanada.com/news/190820/carrie-fisher-suffers-massive-heart-attack-on-plane/

Sliver · 24 Dec 2016 at 13:20

I wish her a speedy recovery. 60 is way too young to die.

datalol-jack · 24 Dec 2016 at 14:38

Upsetting, but life is probability -- sometimes your number just comes up. Glad to see people helped on the flight and she got into an ICU as quickly as could be expected.

flopper · 24 Dec 2016 at 14:46

she got lucky, there was a doc and nurse onboard and 15min to land, otherwise it may have gone really bad.

diamount · 24 Dec 2016 at 18:43

flopper said:
she got lucky, there was a doc and nurse onboard and 15min to land, otherwise it may have gone really bad.

It's airline policy for there to be now.

Noxia · 24 Dec 2016 at 18:45

First I've heard of that. Are you telling me all airlines have both?

Raymond Lin · 24 Dec 2016 at 18:45

diamount said:
It's airline policy for there to be now.

Policy to have a doctor and nurse on board in every flight?

That's a lot of doctors and nurses flying around.

diamount · 24 Dec 2016 at 18:47

Raymond Lin said:
Policy to have a doctor and nurse on board in every flight?

That's a lot of doctors and nurses flying around.

Not a doctor per se but medically trained personnel.

Raymond Lin · 24 Dec 2016 at 18:49

diamount said:
Not a doctor per se but medically trained personnel.

You mean the crew member with first aid training?

There is a BIG difference between someone with first aid training than a doctor.

[TW]Sponge · 24 Dec 2016 at 18:50

diamount said:
It's airline policy for there to be now.

How would they swing that? I assume you mean they employ a doctor and a nurse to fly around all day, or they reserve seats in case a doctor or nurse books a ticket?

:confused:

Noxia · 24 Dec 2016 at 18:52

Yes massive difference. I 'think' they* are trained in CPR but aside from that I don't know what else. That can be the difference between life and death though.

We have armed guards at our local Sainsbury's, well really it's an overweight guy with a walkie talkie.

*Trolley Dolly's

diamount · 24 Dec 2016 at 18:54

Raymond Lin said:
You mean the crew member with first aid training?

There is a BIG difference between someone with first aid training than a doctor.

Regardless, their job is so stabilise the patient so they can be handed over to paramedics waiting at the airport. Usually staff trained in CPR is enough, assuming the equipment on-board is sufficient.

Raymond Lin · 24 Dec 2016 at 18:55

diamount said:
Regardless, their job is so stabilise the patient so they can be handed over to paramedics waiting at the airport. Usually staff trained in CPR is enough, assuming the equipment on-board is sufficient.

Being pedantic, you quoted a post that someone says doctor.

Noxia · 24 Dec 2016 at 18:56

I wonder how it will affect the scripts for the films. I presume that the scripts may have been written even if the films aren't recorded. If say the rumour that Raye is the daughter of Solo/Leia then that may have a big outcome on the planned storyline

Regy53 · 24 Dec 2016 at 18:57

Tone1979 said:
Jesus!!! someone wrap up Sir David Attenborough.

I have thought this for a number of years, that will be a very sad day indeed

Hoping Carrie recovers ok

Craig1981 · 24 Dec 2016 at 18:59

Terrible news. Hopefully the force is still strong with her

Bonjour · 25 Dec 2016 at 01:53

diamount said:
Not a doctor per se but medically trained personnel.

I was on a limg-haul flight earlier in the year and the famous "is there a doctor on-board" line came out across the tannoy. Thankfully there was.

Scrutinize · 25 Dec 2016 at 14:57

Sad news but not surprising, I thought she was quite into the party, alcohol and drug lifestyle and had had a number of ongoing health issues more recently relating to this.