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'She always wanted to be a Disney princess': Billie Lourd pens touching tribute to late mother Carrie Fisher who is honored with Legends Award

Published: 21:07 EST, 14 July 2017 | Updated: 06:19 EST, 15 July 2017

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Billie Lourd penned a touching letter in honour of her late mother Carrie Fisher winning a Disney Legends Award.

Fisher - who passed away in December at the age of 60 - was awarded the highest honor The Walt Disney Company can bestow on an individual at the D23 Legends Awards in Anaheim, California on Friday.

Also receiving the honor was legendary Marvel comics editor Stan Lee and Fisher's Star Wars co-star Mark Hamill.

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Loving daughter: Billie Lourd, 24, penned a touching letter in honour of her late mother Carrie Fisher winning a Disney Legends Award in Anaheim, CA on Friday; (pictured 2016)

And although Billie, 24, couldn’t be there to accept the award on her mother’s behalf, she wrote a touching letter which was read by Disney chairman Bob Iger.

The letter read: 'As far back as I can remember, my mom and I have been Disney fanatics. We went to Disneyland so much that I now realise she might have even loved it more than I did.

'Becoming part of the Disney family was truly an amazing moment for her. She secretly always wanted to be a Disney princess, so getting to be a Disney princess and a Disney legend would have been her ultimate dream.

'I wish I could be there to accept this award on her behalf, but unfortunately, I am currently working on American Horror Story.

Longtime fans: The letter read: 'As far back as I can remember, my mom and I have been Disney fanatics. We went to Disneyland so much that I now realise she might have even loved it more than I did.'

Aww: Billie also paid tribute to her late mother at the Star Wars celebration last year

'I am beyond grateful to Mr. Iger and everyone at Disney for this incredible honour. Thank you again, and may the force be with you always.'

It was recently revealed that the Scream Queens actress has been named the sole beneficiary of Fisher's estate.

Meanwhile, at the D23 Legends Awards, Marvel legend Stan Lee, 94, took to the stage to receive his award.

Arriving in luxury: Mark Hamill was also honored with a Disney Legends Award

A legend arrives: Stan Lee was more than thrilled to arrive at the Anaheim celebration

Immortalized: The Marvel icon got a buzz out of leaving his handprints

'I loved Walt Disney,' Stan said during his speech, 'He was more than a man, he was an inspiration. To think that today I’m standing here in the home that Disney built – it is so thrilling.'

Mark Hamill - who played Fisher's brother in Star Wars - had some kind funny words for the original space princess.

'I would love to give my deepest respects for the super cool space sis I have in Carrie Frances Fisher,' Mark told the crowd.

Loving and funny tribute: 'I would love to give my deepest respects for the super cool space sis I have in Carrie Frances Fisher,' Mark told the crowd

Luke, no hands! Hamill also left his prints in cement

'I loved her. We were like siblings. The good and the bad! We’d have huge fights and not speak to one another. But we loved each other, and what a great thrill it was to come back in The Force Awakens at that time in our lives.

'I know if she was here this morning, she would have flipped me the bird at least twice already, so thank you all so much. I’m so humbled and so grateful, and I love you all.'

Also in attendance for the ceremony was Oprah Winfrey.