Debbie Reynolds dies after suffering stroke

DEBBIE Reynolds has died in hospital after suffering a stroke, just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher’s death.

Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher together last year.

HOLLYWOOD legend Debbie Reynolds has died just one day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher.

Reynolds was rushed to hospital in Los Angeles earlier today as a result of a possible stroke.

TMZ reports that the medical emergency took place as the 84-year-old was at her son Todd’s home in Beverly Hills where they were planning Fisher’s funeral.

He confirmed Reynolds’ death to Variety, simply stating: “She wanted to be with Carrie.”

He also revealed to CNN their final conversation was about her late daughter.

“My mother passed away a short time ago. She spoke to me this morning and said she missed Carrie,” he said, “She’s with Carrie now.”

Shortly after the news broke, Reynolds’ stepdaughter Joely posted a sad tribute on Twitter.

“God speed mama,” she tweeted, alongside a picture of them together.

God speed mama pic.twitter.com/XsO5zqN8w6

— Joely Fisher (@MsJoelyFisher) December 28, 2016

Reynolds was a leading lady in Hollywood musicals and comedies in the 1950s and 1960s, including Singin’ in the Rain.

She received a best actress Academy Award nomination for the 1964 musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown and received the Academy’s Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award last year.

It’s understood Reynolds had been distraught since Fisher died on Tuesday morning [local time in Los Angeles] after suffering what was described as a massive heart attack on Friday while on a flight from London.

Following the death, Reynolds paid tribute to her daughter on Facebook, writing: “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 Carrie’s Mother.”

Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher in 2003.

Reynolds and Fisher were close over the past few years but in a 2011 joint interview with Oprah, Fisher revealed, “We had a fairly volatile relationship earlier on in my 20s.”

“I didn’t want to be around her,” she said, “I did not want to be Debbie Reynolds’ daughter.”

Reynolds responded by saying: “It’s very hard when your child doesn’t want to talk to you and you want to talk to them, and you want to touch them, you want to hold them.

“It was a total estrangement. She didn’t talk to me for probably 10 years. So that was the most difficult time of all. Very painful, very heartbreaking.”

So heartsick. Debbie went to be with Carrie. It's such a devastating 1,2 punch. She was my "mom" for years & I loved her dearly.A legend.

— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) December 29, 2016

I can't imagine what Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds' family are going through this week. I send all of my love.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 29, 2016

It is beyond astonishing that both @carrieffisher & @DebbieReynolds1 have left this earth. I overwhelmingly adored & admired them both. 😢🌹🌹 pic.twitter.com/emLn1ZvwUd

— Sean Hayes (@SeanHayes) December 29, 2016

Debbie Reynolds was pure class. She was loving, talented, beautiful, unsinkable. I feel sorry for anyone who never got a chance to meet her. pic.twitter.com/XrIDFuLfYU

— Larry King (@kingsthings) December 29, 2016

Truly heartbroken to hear @DebbieReynolds1 has died. She was a wonderfully warm friend and colleague. Praying for Todd & Billie. #RIPDebbie pic.twitter.com/P85OVsMBUt

— Joan Collins (@Joancollinsdbe) December 29, 2016

Debbie Reynolds was one of the last of Hollywood Royalty. It breaks my heart that she is gone. I'd hoped that my grieving was done for 2016.

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 29, 2016