The upcoming book “Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge,” by Sheila Weller, is being publicly disavowed by some of the late “Star Wars” actress’ family members. Carrie Fisher, center, in “Star Wars.” (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)In the Lourds’ statement, Fisher’s ex-partner writes: “I do not know Ms. Weller. “The only books about Carrie Fisher worth reading are the ones Carrie wrote herself. “It is my great admiration for Carrie Fisher’s life and work that compelled me to write the book in the first place,” Weller said in her statement. “Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge” will be published through the Farrar, Straus and Giroux imprint Sarah Crichton Books on Nov. 12.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 24, 2019 23:15 UTC