Star Wars: 8 Characters Who Will Die By The End Of Episode IX
3. Leia Organa
I know, Leia has already lost her son to the Dark Side, and now she's lost Han too, killed by that aforementioned son no less. However, what we know about Leia, whether it's as Princess or General, is that she'll never give up the fight. She might not use the Force in the same way her brother does, but she's still extremely strong, and the leader of the Resistance. This war is far from over for her.
So, yeah, I'm thinking that by the time Episode IX comes to a close, all of the original trio will have been killed off. F*ck you childhood!
Furthermore, I'd go as far to predict that Leia will actually die in Episode VIII. Han has gone, but there may still be a part of her who believes Ben can be brought back. Her battles with the First Order, the prominent leadership role she plays, and the personal stakes involved, mean that it's not just plausible she'll be killed, but quite likely.
Han in VII, Leia in VIII, Luke in IX. Depressing, but there's something fitting to it as well.