Screen icon Debbie Reynolds died on Wednesday at the age of 84 after suffering a stroke. Her death came one day after her daughter, actress Carrie Fisher, died at age 60 after going into cardiac arrest on a flight from London to Los Angeles last week.
The celebrated song and dance legend's storied career was defined by her entertaining, energetic and thoughtful performances that gave the world some of the most enjoyable and enduring films ever.
In celebration of Reynolds' incomparable life and legacy, Et is taking a look back at some of the star's greatest roles.
Watch: Celebrities React to Debbie Reynolds' Death
1. Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Reynolds got her first leading role when she was 19 years old and she was cast opposite Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor in the beloved musical Singin' in the Rain. Reynolds stars as aspiring Hollywood starlet Kathy Sheldon who meets and falls in love with silent movie star Don Lockwood (Kelly...
The celebrated song and dance legend's storied career was defined by her entertaining, energetic and thoughtful performances that gave the world some of the most enjoyable and enduring films ever.
In celebration of Reynolds' incomparable life and legacy, Et is taking a look back at some of the star's greatest roles.
Watch: Celebrities React to Debbie Reynolds' Death
1. Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Reynolds got her first leading role when she was 19 years old and she was cast opposite Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor in the beloved musical Singin' in the Rain. Reynolds stars as aspiring Hollywood starlet Kathy Sheldon who meets and falls in love with silent movie star Don Lockwood (Kelly...
- 12/29/2016
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