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Billie Lourd pays tear-jerking tribute to late mother Carrie Fisher on Mother's Day

Billie Lourd has paid a stunning tribute to her later mother Carrie Fisher on social media.

The devoted daughter of the Star Wars legend took to Instagram to celebrate the woman who welcomed her into the world on Mother's Day.

Carrie passed away on December 27, 2016 at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest.

In her tear-jerking Mother's Day Instagram caption, her devastated daughter expressed her gratitude for being blessed with such an amazing parent.

Billie Lourd has paid a stunning tribute to her later mother Carrie Fisher on social media (Instagram)

Alongside a precious photograph of the mother-daughter duo, Billie sent her condolences to anyone who had been through the pain of losing a mother, and wished them well to get through the difficult day.

Admitting that things never get any easier, Billie added that it was her fourth year without her dear mum.

In a heart wrenching and lengthy caption, she penned: "Sending my love to anyone who has lost a mother and anyone who might just be having a complicated Mother’s Day this year. This is my 4th Mother’s Day without my Momby and days like today are never easy.

The actress took to Instagram to remember her dear mum (FilmMagic)

"But I’ve found that doing things that make me feel more connected to her make it a little easier - watching her favorite movies, listening to music we listened to together, looking through old pictures and my personal favorite - eating + drinking things she loved.

Carrie's daughter continued by detailing what she was going to get up to in a bid to remember her mum to the best of her ability.

She added: "Today I’m going to watch Postcards from The Edge, listen to Tom Petty + Dire Straits, have a fried mozzarella from La Scala and have a couple Coca-Colas with an aggressive amount of ice).

"Happy Mother’s Day, but Mother’s Day can be more than just one adjective, so sad Mother’s Day / weird Mother’s Day / funny Mother’s Day / angry Mother’s Day / or any combination of the above".

Billie lost her mum four years ago (xxxxxx/Instagram)

Billie's emotive post was met with much praise from fans who revealed that they felt the exact same as the actresses' grieving daughter.

"So sweet. It’s my first Mother’s Day without my mom. It’s hard, but thank you for this. You made me feel less alone," shared one thankful fan.

While another echoed: "I've got tears streaming down my face as I read your beautiful post. Moms are the best. I miss mine so much".

(AFP)

"Lost my mom too. I really appreciate this post," a third shared.

While a fourth commented: "It never gets any easier. I could not have said this better myself. She would be very proud of you".

Carrie was loved by millions of fans for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series.

The actress was also celebrated on May 4th as part as national Star Wars day.

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