Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of “Star Wars,” has died
31 May 04:11
Film editor Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar for her work on “Star Wars” and contributed to a number of iconic films of the 1970s, has died. This was reported by Variety, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
A family attorney confirmed to the publication that Lucas died of cancer at the age of 80.
“Marcia will be remembered as a brilliant storyteller, a trailblazer for women in film, a loving mother and grandmother, a generous hostess, and a loyal friend whose humor and sparkle filled every room she entered. Her impact on cinema is unforgettable, but those who knew her best will remember how she made life brighter, more beautiful, more joyful, and full of love, ” the family’s statement reads.
The family described the editor’s work as “emotional intelligence, rhythm, and humanity—a rare ability to find the truth of a scene and bring warmth, dynamism, and clarity to the screen.”
Marcia Lucas, sometimes called the “secret weapon” of her ex-husband George Lucas, was co-editor of the film “American Graffiti,” for which she received an Oscar nomination, and later won the award for editing “Star Wars.”
Lucas also served as editor for “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” and Martin Scorsese’s films “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” “Taxi Driver,” and “New York, New York.”
