28. Carrie Fisher Had Bipolar Disorder
The actress who played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars trilogy had her ashes buried in a giant Prozac-shaped box because she claimed that Prozac was her favorite thing ever. It was instrumental in helping treat the bipolar and depression that, at times, threatened to overwhelm her life.
Fisher was one of the first celebrity advocates to open up about bipolar disorder and share her own personal experiences. She made many public appearances to help raise awareness of the challenges associated with bipolar. Perhaps her effect on the mental health community is every bit as significant as her effect on the film industry.
