Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas has died
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of 'Star Wars' and 'Return of the Jedi,' has passed away at the age of 80 due to cancer. She was instrumental in shaping the early films of the franchise and was known for her critical insights that influenced George Lucas's direction. Her family highlighted her unique ability to bring emotional depth and clarity to film editing.
- ▪Marcia Lucas won an Oscar for editing the first Star Wars film.
- ▪She was the former wife of Star Wars creator George Lucas.
- ▪Lucas edited 'Return of the Jedi' and was nominated for an Academy Award for 'American Graffiti.'
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Entertainment Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas has died Marcia Lucas, who edited ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Return of the Jedi,’ has died at 80. By Mariella Moon May 30, 2026 12:56 pm EST Star Wars Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar for editing the very first Star Wars film, has died at 80 years old from cancer. Lucas was the former wife of Star Wars creator George Lucas and helped shape the first two films in the franchise. She also edited Return of the Jedi, George Lucas's American Graffiti, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award, and Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, which earned her a BAFTA nom.
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