Debbie Reynolds dies day after daughter Carrie Fisher

Los Angeles, Dec 29
Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds -- who graced the silver screen, Broadway, and television during her decades-long career -- has died, media reports said .

The 84-year-old actress and singer was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday after suffering a stroke, New York Times reported.

Reynolds passed away a day after her daughter -- "Star Wars" actress Carrie Fisher died aged 60.

"She wanted to be with Carrie," Reynolds' son Todd Fisher said.

Reynolds - best known for her roles on stage and screen, including the 1952 movie musical classic "Singin' in the Rain" - was reportedly "distraught" in the hours after Fisher's death Tuesday.

She had been discussing funeral plans with Todd when the stroke occurred, reports said.

Carrie Fisher to feature in 'Family Guy' episodes

Late actress Carrie Fisher is set to appear in two forthcoming episodes of the animated comedy "Family Guy".

According to variety.com, Fisher, who died on Tuesday, completed voice-acting work for the two episodes, which will premiere on dates yet to be determined.

Fisher first guest starred on the animated comedy as Angela, supervisor to Seth MacFarlane's Peter Griffin at the brewery where he works, in 2005.

She voiced the character in 20 episodes that have aired, most recently last season in an episode that premiered on January 3 this year.

The actress had already completed work on the forthcoming eighth film in the "Star Wars" series, in which she is set to reprise her role as Leia Organa. She originated the character in the first "Star Wars" movie when she was 19 years old.