Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor, dead at 80
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning film editor known for her work on the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, has passed away at the age of 80. She died from metastatic cancer at her home in California, surrounded by family. Lucas was celebrated for her contributions to film editing and her role as a trailblazer for women in the industry.
- ▪Marcia Lucas won an Academy Award for Best Film Editing for 'Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope' in 1978.
- ▪She was also known for her editing work on films like 'Taxi Driver' and 'American Graffiti.'
- ▪Lucas was married to George Lucas from 1969 to 1983 and is survived by her daughters and grandchildren.
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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, 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
- ▪ Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning ‘Star Wars’ editor and George Lucas ex-wife, dead at 80 — New York Post
- ▪ 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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Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning film editor whose work helped shape the original “Star Wars” trilogy and who was a central figure in Hollywood’s New Hollywood era, died Wednesday at her home in Rancho Mirage, California. She was 80. Attorney Deidre Von Rock confirmed the death in an email to the Associated Press, saying Ms. Lucas died of metastatic cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Ms. Lucas shared the Academy Award for Best Film Editing with Paul Hirsch and Richard Chew for “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope” at the 1978 ceremony, one of six Oscars the film won that year. She had previously received a nomination for her work on “American Graffiti.” Her family released a statement praising her legacy.
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