Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning ‘Star Wars’ editor and George Lucas ex-wife, dead at 80
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of the original 'Star Wars,' has passed away at the age of 80. She died from metastatic cancer in Rancho Mirage, California, surrounded by her family. Lucas was known for her significant contributions to the film industry, particularly in editing iconic films like 'Return of the Jedi' and 'Taxi Driver.'
- ▪Marcia Lucas won an Oscar for her editing work on the 1977 film 'Star Wars.'
- ▪She was married to George Lucas from 1969 to 1983 and played a crucial role in the editing of several of his films.
- ▪Lucas is survived by her daughters and grandchildren, and her family praised her influence on film and life.
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- ▪ Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80 — Bbc
- ▪ Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80 — BBC News — World
- ▪ Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas has died — Engadget
- ▪ Lucasfilm Pays Tribute To Marcia Lucas After Oscar-Winning Editor’s Death At 80 — Deadline
- ▪ Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor, dead at 80 — The Washington Times
- ▪ Marcia Lucas, the woman who shaped Star Wars, has died — Polygon
- ▪ RIP Marcia Lucas, Award-Winning Editor of ‘Star Wars’ — Gizmodo
- ▪ Oscar-winning ‘Star Wars’ editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80 — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Lucasfilm Pays Tribute to ‘Star Wars’ Editor Marcia Lucas: ‘Deeply Saddened’ — Variety
- ▪ Marcia Lucas, ‘Star Wars’ Editor And George Lucas’ Ex-Wife, Dies At 80 — Forbes — Business
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Media Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning ‘Star Wars’ editor and George Lucas ex-wife, dead at 80 By Associated Press Published May 30, 2026, 2:04 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original 1977 “Star Wars” has died, a lawyer for her family said Friday. Lucas, who was married to “Star Wars” creator George Lucas from 1969 to 1983, died Wednesday from metastatic cancer, the attorney, Deidre Von Rock, said in an email to The Associated Press. Marcia Lucas died in Rancho Mirage, California, surrounded by loved ones, Von Rock said. She was 80.
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