Billie Lourd Update: Stepfather Breaks His Silence Following ‘Star Wars’ Actress Carrie Fisher’s Death

It’s been days since Carrie Fisher’s unexpected death and the tributes are still pouring in. As fans gathered around the globe for lightsaber memorials, celebrities and fans alike have been showing their appreciation on social media.

Bruce Bozzi Jr., husband of Bryan Lourd, Fisher’s daughter Billie Lourd’s father, is the latest to express his sadness over the passing of the legendary actress. In a post on Instagram, the restaurateur recalled Fisher’s exceptional sense of humor. Sharing a photo from Billie’s New York University graduation, he reflected on the special day revealing to fans that he and Fisher, 60, shared many laughs. Bozzi promised to try to be the best step parent, reminding Billie, 24, that the strength of both her mother and grandmother Debbie Reynolds live on inside her.

“Your grandmother with our sweet Ava was the kindest most loving. So...as Carrie said to me years ago ‘I’m a good stepmother’,” he wrote. “I promise I will always be & the strength of these women live [SIC] so vibrantly in you. I’ve been lucky enough to see this for a decade! Many decades to come.”

Fans looking to mourn Fisher’s death should consider attending a lightsaber vigil near them. The events are being hosted by Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in various cities around the country, according to Entertainment Weekly. The establishment has planned screenings of “Star Wars” films, as well as other movies Fisher starred in over the years. The events kicked off on Wednesday and will continue into early 2017.

A press release from Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas asked that “Star Wars” fans bring their own lightsabers. Those without were asked to bring anything they could find that would “brighten the sky and say thank you to a woman who inspired us on and off the screen.” Those attending were also asked to consider dressing up as their favorite “Star Wars” characters.

Fisher’s peers continue to post about her on social media, recalling her lengthy career, many accolades and the bond she and her mother — who died just one day after her — shared. Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in the “Star Wars” franchise, was among the first of Fisher’s co-stars to speak out about her death. In his first tweet after news broke he said there were “no words” to describe how he was feeling. He later shared a lengthy written tribute as well as a photo of a makeshift Hollywood Walk of Fame star created by fans. On Thursday, Hamill shared an old photo of Fisher watching her mother from backstage, along with several others from the duration of their careers.

A date has not yet been set for Fisher or Reynolds’ funeral. Fisher’s brother Todd opened up to ABC News about arrangements for his mother and sister. He told the outlet Carrie loved to celebrate, adding that he and the rest of the family hoped to memorialize her by making her funeral feel like a party. He also revealed that Carrie and her mother were set to be buried together.