Actress Carrie Fisher and singer Leonard Cohen won a posthumous honor each at the 2018 Grammy Awards.

Fisher, known for the "Star Wars" saga, won her first Grammy here on Sunday for her narration of "The Princess Diarist" earning the award for spoken word album, reports dailymail.co.uk.

Fisher, who died on December 27, 2016, was earlier nominated in the same category in 2009 for her book "Wishful Drinking".

Cohen, the legendary Canadian singer and songwriter who died at 83 in November last year, won Best Rock Performance for "You Want It Darker".

Fisher's daughter Billie Lourd, 25, took to Instagram with an emotional post along with a photograph of herself as a young child being carried by Fisher and also a photo of the cover of her mother's book "The Princess Diarist".

She wrote: "'Princess Diarist' was the last profesh(ish) thing my mom and I got to do together. I wish she was here to carry me down the red carpet in some bizarre floral ensemble but instead we'll celebrate in true Carrie style: in bed in front of the TV over cold Coca-Colas and warm e-cigs. I'm beyond proud." </s> The late actress Carrie Fisher picked up an early win in the Grammy Awards during the awards show premiere ceremony held hours before the big show.

Fisher beat out Bruce Springsteen, Neil Degrasse Tyson, Shelly Peiken and Bernie Sanders and Mark Ruffal for best spoken word album for “The Princess Diarist” on Sunday.

She had been nominated for a Grammy in 2009 for her memoir, “Wishful Drinking.’ Her posthumous win is her first Grammy.

“The Princess Diarist” is based on the diaries Fisher kept when she was filing the first “Star Wars” movie.

Fisher beat out Neil Degrasse Tyson, Bruce Springsteen, Shelly Peiken and Bernie Sanders and Mark Ruffal.

This was the actress’ second Grammy nomination; she was nominated in the same category in 2009 for her other memoir, “Wishful Drinking.”

Fisher died in 2016, several days after going into cardiac arrest while on a flight. Her mother died just one day after her death.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. </s> Carrie Fisher scored a posthumous Grammy Sunday with a win for Best Spoken Word Album.

The late "Star Wars" actress, who died in December 2016 at 60, earned the prize at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards for narrating her 2016 memoir "The Princess Diarist."

The book gave readers an intimate look at Fisher's life while filming the very first "Star Wars" movie — including the bombshell confession of her affair with co-star Harrison Ford.

Fisher beat out Neil Degrasse Tyson, Bruce Springsteen, Shelly Peiken and Bernie Sanders and Mark Ruffal.

This was the actress' second Grammy nomination; she was nominated in the same category in 2009 for her other memoir, "Wishful Drinking."

Fisher died Dec. 27, 2016, four days after going into cardiac arest onboard a flight from London to Los Angeles.

A coroner eventually determined the actress and author died from sleep apnea and a combination of other factors, including drug use.

Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, celebrated her mother on social media after the win.

"Princess Diarist was the last profesh(ish) thing my momby and I got to do together," she wrote on Instagram.

"I wish she was here to carry me down the red carpet in some bizarre floral ensemble but instead we’ll celebrate in true Carrie style: in bed in front of the TV over cold Coca Colas and warm e cigs. I’m beyond proud."

"Congratulations to my #GRAMMY-winning #SpaceSis!!!" he tweeted. </s> LOS ANGELES, CA – Carrie Fisher was awarded her first Grammy on Sunday.

The actress won posthumously for best spoken word album for her audiobook recording of her 2016 memoir, “The Princess Diarist,” which chronicled her experiences making the original “Star Wars.”

Fisher beat out Neil deGrasse Tyson, Shelly Peiken, Bruce Springsteen, Bernie Sanders and Mark Ruffalo in the category.

She was previously nominated for a Grammy in 2009 for her book, “Wishful Drinking.”

Fisher, who made Princess Leia an iconic and beloved figure to millions of moviegoers died in 2016 at age 60. Her death came four days after she suffered a cardiac event on a flight from London to Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner concluded that “sleep apnea and other undetermined factors” contributed to her death.

More on Carrie Fisher, here. </s> (JTA) — After more than a dozen albums and a little more than a year after his death, singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen won his first Grammy.

Cohen posthumously won the award for best rock performance at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards in New York City.

The winning tune is the title track from his final album, “You Want It Darker,” which was released 19 days before his death in the fall of 2016. The song also happens to be one of Cohen’s most Jewish performances, including Hebrew phrases (“Hineni, hineni,” or “Here I am”) and chants from the choir of the Shaar Hashomayim synagogue in Montreal, Cohen’s hometown.

Cohen was not the only Jewish performer to earn a posthumous Grammy: Actress Carrie Fisher won best spoken word album for “The Princess Diarist,” the audiobook version of her memoir released just weeks before her sudden death at 60 in December 2016. Fisher portrayed Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” series.

There were other Jewish moments, too. Singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb won best children’s album for “Feel What U Feel,” her fourth record of children’s music, and Jewish composer Justin Hurwitz won best soundtrack for visual media for his work on the Oscar-winning film “La La Land.”

During the show, the Jewish actor and singer Ben Platt performed a touching tribute to 21-time Grammy winner Leonard Bernstein. Platt, who originated the role of the title character in the Broadway hit “Dear Evan Hansen,” performed “Somewhere” from Bernstein’s “West Side Story.” The album “Leonard Bernstein – The Composer,” won a Grammy for best historical album. </s> The late actress, best known for her portrayal as Princess Leia in the Star Wars series, beat out names like Bruce Springsteen and Bernie Sanders to win Carrie Fisher posthumously wins first Grammy award for her audiobook recording of her 2016 memoir, “The Princess Diarist.”

The book chronicled her experiences making the original “Star Wars.”

Fisher was nominated once before in 2009 for her book “Wishful Thinking.”

Fisher died at age 60 in 2016, four days after she suffered a cardiac event on a flight from London to Los Angles. </s> Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has led the tributes for singer, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen, who has died aged 82.

Mr Trudeau said: "It is with deep sorrow that I learned today of the death of the legendary Leonard Cohen.

"A most remarkable Montrealer, Leonard Cohen managed to reach the highest of artistic achievement, both as an acclaimed poet and a world-renowned singer-songwriter.

"He will be fondly remembered for his gruff vocals, his self-deprecating humour and the haunting lyrics that made his songs the perennial favourite of so many generations.

"Leonard Cohen is as relevant today as he was in the 1960s. His ability to conjure the vast array of human emotion made him one of the most influential and enduring musicians ever. His style transcended the vagaries of fashion ... His music had withstood the test of time.

"On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I wish to express our deepest sympathies to Leonard Cohen's family, friends, colleagues and many, many fans.

"Leonard, no other artist's poetry and music felt or sounded quite like yours. We'll miss you."

The PM tweeted lyrics to Cohen's oft-covered song, Hallelujah: "There's a blaze of light In every word It doesn't matter which you heard The holy or the broken Hallelujah #RIPLeonard".

Neil Portnow, chief executive of the Recording Academy who honoured Cohen with a lifetime achievement Grammy in 2010, said: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Grammy Award winner and 2010 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Leonard Cohen.

"During an influential career that spanned more than five decades, Leonard became one of the most revered pop poets and a musical touchstone for many songwriters. His extraordinary talent had a profound impact on countless singers and songwriters, as well as the wider culture.

"We have lost a cherished artist and our sincerest condolences go out to Leonard's family, friends, and collaborators. He will be missed terribly."

Former Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello said the artist was "one of the greatest, deepest and wisest to ever bless us with his songs".

Canadian director Ron Howard tweeted: "One of my favorite singer-poets. RIP Legendary Musician Leonard Cohen."

Russell Crowe wrote: "Dear Leonard Cohen, thanks for the quiet nights, the reflection, the perspective, the wry smiles and the truth #towerofsong"

US comedian Sarah Silverman tweeted: "RIP Leonard Cohen. Ugh. It feels pointed, this death. It's making us remember songs like Come Healing which is a good one for these days."

US band OneRepublic tweeted: "R.I.P Leonard Cohen. U are without a doubt one of the greatest songs writers of any generation. THANK YOU for your life. #RIPLeonard".

American singer-songwriter Regina Spektor wrote on twitter; "Such sad news ... The great Leonard Cohen has passed away. Thank's for what your music has done for humanity ... Kindness, love, beauty, poetry."

Lily Allen tweeted: "As if the week could get any worse. Thank you Leonard Cohen, for all the things. Rest In Peace"

Bastille founder Dan Smith said: "Leonard Cohen was a proper genius. I was raised on his music."

Jennifer Hudson tweeted: "RIP Leonard Cohen. Thank you for you dedication to music, & writing one of my favorite songs to sing "Hallelujah".

Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig wrote on Twitter: "Leonard Cohen, what a guy - first album at 33 - dropped "Hallelujah" at 50 - first arena shows in his 70s He did it til the end. RIP"

US singer-songwriter Ben Folds tweeted: "Kids. Take a moment to listen to Leonard Cohen's song Going Home when you can. RIP L Cohen and thank you."

American composer Eric Whiteacre tweeted: "Leonard Cohen has passed, one of the truest and purest poets I know. There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in." </s> Leonard Cohen, the gravelly-voiced Canadian singer-songwriter of “Hallelujah,” “Suzanne” and “Bird on a Wire,” has died at age 82.

Cohen’s management said in a statement Thursday that he has passed away, and a memorial will take place in Los Angeles at a later date. No further details on his death were given.

Cohen, also renowned as a poet, novelist and aspiring Zen monk, blended folk music with a darker, sexual edge that won him fans around the world and among fellow musicians like Bob Dylan and R.E.M.

He remained wildly popular into his 80s, touring as recently as earlier this year and releasing a new album just last month.

His “Hallelujah” became a cult hit when it was covered by musician Jeff Buckley in 1994, and has become a modern standard since. </s> After Fisher's win, her daughter Billie Lourd took to Instagram on Sunday to write a message to her fans. "Princess Diarist was the last profesh(ish) thing my momby and I got to do together. I wish she was here to carry me down the red carpet in some bizarre floral ensemble but instead we'll celebrate in true Carrie style: in bed in front of the TV over cold Coca Colas and warm e cigs. I'm beyond proud," she wrote.

On December 27, 2016 the family's spokesman, Simon Halls, who spoke on behalf of Lourd, announced Fisher had died.

"It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning," Halls told E! News in a statement at the time. "She was loved by the world and she will be missed profoundly. Our entire family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers."
Leonard Cohen and Carrie Fisher win posthumously.