Hollywood Triple Threat Debbie Reynolds Dies At 84, A Day After Daughter Carrie Fisher
LOS ANGELES (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Actress Debbie Reynolds, star of the 1952 classic "Singin' in the Rain" has died, according to her son. She was 84.
Her son, Todd Fisher, said Reynolds died Wednesday, a day after her daughter, Carrie Fisher, died at age 60.
As CBS2's Jessica Layton reported, her son said the stress of his sister's death was too much for his mother.
"She's now with Carrie and we're all heartbroken," Fisher said from Cedars-Sinai, where his mother was taken by ambulance earlier Wednesday. He said the stress of his sister's death "was too much" for Reynolds.
Photos: Remembering Debbie Reynolds, 84
Reynolds was a Hollywood triple threat -- the singer, actress, and dancer was just 19-years-old when she landed a leading role in the iconic 1952 film 'Singin In The Rain.'
She quickly became America's sweetheart, and soared into stardom on the big and small screen.
Throughout the 50s and 60s the classic beauty appeared in a number of movie musicals -- earning an Academy Award nomination for her title role in 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown.'
Sadly, her love life off screen often overshadowed her success.
Her messy divorce from singer Eddie Fisher, who left her for Elizabeth Taylor, made tabloid headlines in the late 1950s.
Reynolds would go on to marry, and divorce two more times.
"My personal life is always like this. So that little choo choo train says 'I think I can, I think I can.' I seem to marry very poorly. I have no taste in men," she said.
Out of that marriage her true loves were born -- her children, producer Todd Fisher, and author and beloved actress Carrie Fisher.
As the world mourned Fisher's death Tuesday, a heartbroken Reynolds took to social media to thank fans for their support.
"Thank you to everyone who has embraced the gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter. I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop. Love Carries Mother."
A day later -- while the family was making plans for Fisher -- Reynolds was rushed to the hospital.
On Wednesday night, her son announced that she had passed away.
Reynolds also loved collecting Hollywood memorabilia -- thousands of props and costumes, more than she ever intended.
She once said it was always too much, but life should be that; either full of life, or no life.
(TM and © Copyright 2016 CBS Radio Inc. and its relevant subsidiaries. CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
