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Joint funeral planned for Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher

Relatives of Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher are hoping to organise a joint memorial service for the Hollywood mother and daughter, who died within a day of each other over Christmas.

Singin' In the Rain star Reynolds, 84, died from a suspected stroke on Wednesday, a day after the death of her daughter Carrie, 60.

The Star Wars actress had first suffered a heart attack on a flight from London to Los Angeles on December 23.

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Debbie Reynolds 'grateful for your thoughts and prayers'

Debbie Reynolds, pictured with her daughter Carrie Fisher. Credit: PA

Carrie Fisher's mother, Debbie Reynolds, has passed on her thanks to "everyone who embraced the gifts and talents of my beloved and amazing daughter."

In an update to her personal Facebook account, she said: "I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers that are now guiding her to her next stop."

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