Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning Editor of 'Star Wars,' Dies at 80
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· 7 sourcesMarcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning film editor of the original "Star Wars," has died at age 80 from metastatic cancer, her family's attorney confirmed to multiple outlets. She won an Academy Award for her work on the 1977 film and was nominated for "American Graffiti," according to Deadline, and Lucasfilm released a statement mourning her death. Variety reported that she also worked on "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Taxi Driver," and she died in Rancho Mirage, California, surrounded by loved ones.
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Summary
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning film editor who worked on "Star Wars" and was married to George Lucas, has died at age 80 from cancer. She was a pioneering figure in film editing who shaped several influential 1970s films and won an Academy Award for her work on the original Star Wars.
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· 2 pulledMarcia will be remembered as a brilliant storyteller, a trailblazer for women in film, a loving mother and grandmother, a generous host, and a loyal friend whose humor and sparkle filled every room she entered.
Her influence on film is indelible, but those who knew her best will remember the way she made life feel...
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