Eddie Fisher has passed away at age 82 due to complications from a recent hip surgery he underwent. Eddie, who is the father of Carrie Fisher, one of the more popular star wars actress’s, was himself a musician, made famous in the 1950′s.

Born Edwin Jack Fisher, in Philadelphi in 1928, he started singing at a very young age, winning numerous talent contests before the age of 12. Eddie got his big break after being heard by Eddie Cantor in 1949, who subsequently asked him to perform on his national radio show. Some of his more popular works include, “Thinking of You,” “Any Time,” “Wish You Were Here,” “I’m Walking Behind You,” “I Need You Now,” and “Oh! My Pa-Pa.”

Eddie Fisher was married several times, including a 5 year marriage to Elizabeth Taylor, whom he left his first wife, Debbie Reynolds for. With Debbie, he had daughter Carrie, and son Todd. He also had two more children with his third wife, Tricia and Joley.

The following was released from his family, “Late last evening the world lost a true America icon,” Fisher’s family said in a statement. “One of the greatest voices of the century passed away. He was an extraordinary talent and a true mensch.”

Eddie is survived by her Daughter Carrie Fisher, who had a rocky relationship with her father in the earlier years of her life, having not spent very much time with him. The Star Wars actress has said though that they have made peace, and had a great relationship up until his death. He is also survived by Son Todd, and 2 other daughters, Joely, and Tricia.