Lucasfilm Mourns Death of Oscar-Winning Editor Marcia Lucas
The Story
Lucasfilm and the family of Marcia Lucas have announced the death of the editor, who shared an Oscar for editing “Star Wars: A New Hope.” The 80-year-old died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, California, following a battle with metastatic cancer.
Key Facts
- Marcia Lucas died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif., after a battle with metastatic cancer. She was 80.
- Lucasfilm issued a statement saying it was “deeply saddened” by her passing.
- She was one of three editors to win an Oscar for 1977’s “Star Wars: A New Hope” in 1978, alongside Richard Chew and Paul Hirsch.
- Before “Star Wars,” she worked with mentor Verna Fields on “American Graffiti” (1973) and edited “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” and “Taxi Driver” for Martin Scorsese.
- She later contributed to “More American Graffiti,” “The Empire Strikes Back,” and “Return of the Jedi.”
- Her family stated her work was known for “emotional intelligence, rhythm, and humanity.”
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Key Figures
- Marcia Lucas – Oscar-winning editor, former wife of George Lucas
- George Lucas – director, not directly quoted but referenced
- Richard Chew, Paul Hirsch – co-editors on “Star Wars”
- Martin Scorsese – director of films Marcia Lucas edited
- Verna Fields – mentor to Marcia Lucas
Sources: Variety
