Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning Editor of 'Star Wars' and 'American Graffiti,' Dies at 80
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Erik Pedersen
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Summary
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning film editor who worked on 'Star Wars' (1977) and 'American Graffiti' alongside her then-husband George Lucas, has died at age 80 after battling cancer. She was a pioneering figure in film editing, winning an Academy Award for her work on the original Star Wars and earning a nomination for American Graffiti. Her family's attorney confirmed her passing and released a statement celebrating her as a trailblazer for women in film and one of the most influential editors in cinematic history.
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· 2 pulledMarcia was a force.
A true trailblazer for women in film and one of the most influential editors in cinematic history; she helped redefine what film editing could be and paved the way for generations of women who followed.
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