Actress Debbie Reynolds Dies, One Day After Daughter Carrie Fisher

 

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Many people have been reacting to the news of Carrie Fisher’s death on Tuesday. Fisher died at the age of 60. She was best known for acting¹ in the Star Wars movies in which she played Princess Leia.

Then, Fisher’s mother, actress Debbie Reynolds died because of complications from a stroke.

Reynolds was 84. She was a star actress and singer starting in the 1950s.

Her son, and Fisher’s brother, Todd, confirmed the news to reporters late Wednesday.

Reynolds won her first big part at the age of 19 in the 1952 film “Singin’ in the Rain.”

She acted and danced with Gene² Kelly, who was one of the most popular performers of that time.

She made news in 1955 when she married singer Eddie Fisher. They had two children, Carrie and Todd.

Three years later, Fisher left Reynolds and married actress Elizabeth Taylor. It was the sensational³ Hollywood love triangle of the time.

Reynolds was nominated for an Academy Award, known as an Oscar, for her part in the 1964 film “The Unsinkable Molly Brown.”

After the 1960s, Reynolds had fewer film roles, but still appeared often on television.

Many people used social media to express their sadness upon hearing the news.

They could not believe Reynolds died one day after her daughter.

There is a Twitter account for Fisher’s dog, Gary. It is run by a fan. The person tweeted a picture of Reynolds and Fisher, writing “they don’t make ‘em like this anymore.”

Comedian⁴ and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres wrote: “I can’t imagine what Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds’ family are going through this week. I send all of my love.”

Actor William Shatner is best known for his role as Captain Kirk in the Star Trek⁵ series. He wrote: “Debbie Reynolds was one of the last of Hollywood Royalty⁶. It breaks my heart that she is gone. I’d hoped that my grieving was done for 2016.”

Other fans posted tributes to the women. Some made videos showing Reynolds’ work as dancer, like this clip of Reynolds performing with Donald O’Connor in the film “I Love Melvin” from 1953.

And a French artist posted an illustration of Reynolds and Fisher holding hands, dressed in their costumes from “Singin’ in the Rain” and “Star Wars.”

And that’s What’s Trending Today.

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stroke – n. a serious illness caused when a blood vessel⁷ in your brain suddenly breaks or is blocked

sensational – adj. causing very great excitement or interest with shocking details

love triangle – n. a situation in which two people are competing for the love of another

unsinkable – exp. unable to be stopped or pushed down

transition – n. a change from one state or condition to another

role –n. the character or part played by an actor or actress

account – n. an arrangement in which a person uses the Internet or e-mail services of a particular company

grieve – v. to feel or show grief or sadness

tribute – n. something that you say, give, or do to show respect or affection for someone

clip – n. a short section of a movie, TV show, etc.

illustration – n. a picture or drawing in a book, magazine, etc.

costume – n. the clothes that are worn by someone (such as an actor) who is trying to look like a different person or thing

1 acting   

n.演戏，行为，假装；adj.代理的，临时的，演出用的

参考例句：

• Ignore her,she's just acting.别理她，她只是假装的。
• During the seventies,her acting career was in eclipse.在七十年代，她的表演生涯黯然失色。

2 gene   

n.遗传因子，基因

参考例句：

• A single gene may have many effects.单一基因可能具有很多种效应。
• The targeting of gene therapy has been paid close attention.其中基因治疗的靶向性是值得密切关注的问题之一。

3 sensational   

adj.使人感动的，非常好的，轰动的，耸人听闻的

参考例句：

• Papers of this kind are full of sensational news reports.这类报纸满是耸人听闻的新闻报道。
• Their performance was sensational.他们的演出妙极了。

4 comedian   

n.喜剧演员；滑稽演员

参考例句：

• The comedian tickled the crowd with his jokes.喜剧演员的笑话把人们逗乐了。
• The comedian enjoyed great popularity during the 30's.那位喜剧演员在三十年代非常走红。

5 trek   

vi.作长途艰辛的旅行；n.长途艰苦的旅行

参考例句：

• We often go pony-trek in the summer.夏季我们经常骑马旅行。
• It took us the whole day to trek across the rocky terrain.我们花了一整天的时间艰难地穿过那片遍布岩石的地带。

6 royalty   

n.皇家，皇族

参考例句：

• She claims to be descended from royalty.她声称她是皇室后裔。
• I waited on tables，and even catered to royalty at the Royal Albert Hall.我做过服务生， 甚至在皇家阿伯特大厅侍奉过皇室的人。

7 vessel   

n.船舶；容器，器皿；管，导管，血管

参考例句：

• The vessel is fully loaded with cargo for Shanghai.这艘船满载货物驶往上海。
• You should put the water into a vessel.你应该把水装入容器中。