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Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning Editor of 'Star Wars,' Dies at 80

Lucasfilm Mourns Death of Oscar-Winning 'Star Wars' Editor Marcia Lucas at 80

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Lucasfilm has released a statement mourning the death of Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of "Star Wars: A New Hope" and former wife of George Lucas. She died at age 80 in Rancho Mirage, California after battling metastatic cancer. Marcia Lucas was one of three editors who shared an Academy Award for the 1977 film, and also worked on "The Empire Strikes Back" and other iconic films like "Taxi Driver."

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Lucasfilm was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Marcia Lucas. The 80-year-old was one of the three editors to take home an Oscar for 1977's 'Star Wars: A New Hope.'

The editor of iconic '70s films including 'Taxi Driver' died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif following a battle with metastatic cancer.

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Lucasfilm is mourning the loss of Marcia Lucas, one of the Oscar-winning editors of "Star Wars" who also worked on "The Empire Strikes Back."

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