Todd Fisher Opens Up About His Mother's Final Days
It’s a story that continues to tug at the heartstrings of fans worldwide. In his deeply personal memoir, My Girls: A Lifetime With Carrie and Debbie, Todd Fisher dives into the intimate moments surrounding the loss of his mother, Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds, and his sister, Carrie Fisher. Todd shares that Debbie, who passed away just one day after Carrie, essentially chose to leave this world to ensure Carrie wouldn’t face the journey alone.
In an excerpt shared with USA Today, Todd, now 60, paints a vivid picture of his mother's last moments. He explains, “The common belief is that my mom passed from a broken heart after losing Carrie. But let me tell you, as her son who was there through it all, that’s not the case. Debbie Reynolds made the conscious decision to leave this life to personally ensure Carrie would never be alone.”
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Todd goes on to reveal that Debbie’s entire life revolved around making sure Carrie was never alone. This deep-seated commitment extended even beyond Carrie's passing. He notes, “That was her life mission, from the moment she decided to have me so Carrie wouldn’t be an only child, and it continued after Carrie’s departure.” The emotional weight of Carrie’s death hit Debbie hard when she learned her daughter's body was taken to the coroner’s office. Todd recalls, “The thought of Carrie being dissected by strangers was unbearable for Mom. It broke her in ways I can’t even put into words.”
A Legacy of Love and Dedication
Throughout his memoir, Todd shares heartfelt anecdotes about his relationship with Debbie. He reflects on their close bond, describing her as a vibrant and loving presence in his life. “My mom was a blast to be around—funny, playful, and incredibly smart. From the moment I started growing inside her, we had this rare connection. It was one of the core truths of my existence that we adored each other,” Todd writes.
Todd also delves into Debbie’s personal struggles, particularly her tumultuous marriages. He writes, “No one worked harder, tried harder, or loved harder than she did. She truly deserved all the happiness and security this world could offer. But time and again, she was let down by men she trusted deeply,
