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First reported by Variety
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning Editor of 'Star Wars,' Dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning editor of original 'Star Wars,' dies at 80

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Andrew Dalton

23h ago· 4 min readenNews

Summary

Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of the original 1977 "Star Wars" and a key figure in the New Hollywood era of filmmaking, has died at age 80 from metastatic cancer. She was married to George Lucas from 1969 to 1983 and also edited "Return of the Jedi." Her death was confirmed by the family's attorney, and she passed away in Rancho Mirage, California, surrounded by loved ones.

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Lucas, who was married to 'Star Wars' creator George Lucas from 1969 to 1983, died Wednesday from metastatic cancer, attorney Deidre Von Rock said in an email to The Associated Press.
She died in Rancho Mirage, California, surrounded by loved ones, Von Rock said.
Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original 1977 'Star Wars' and was part of a group of women whose editing was essential to film's New Hollywood era, has died.
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Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original 1977 “Star Wars” and was part of a group of women whose editing was essential to film’s New Hollywood era, has died.

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