Eddie Fisher dies at age 82

Pop singer Eddie Fisher passed away on Wednesday night at his home in Berkeley. He died at the age of 82 by complications of hip surgery.

Fisher songs that became hits in the early 50s is 'Thinking of You,' 'Any Time,' 'Oh, My Pa-pa,' 'I'm Yours,' and 'Wish You Were Here.'



His fame was enhanced by his 1955 marriage to movie darling Debbie Reynolds -- they were touted as "America's favorite couple" -- and the birth of two children. Their daughter Carrie Fisher became a film star herself in the first three 'Star Wars' films as Princess Leia.

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