Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Editor, Dies at 80 https://t.co/xCSAMODhGK
— Variety (@Variety) May 29, 2026
Film editor Marcia Lucas has passed away.
Marcia Lucas was known as her then-husband George Lucas’ “secret weapon”. She co-edited George Lucas’ “American Graffiti,” for which she was Oscar-nommed, and then won an Oscar for editing “Star Wars.” She also edited “Return of the Jedi,” as well as Martin Scorsese’s “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” “Taxi Driver” and “New York, New York.”
“Marcia will be remembered as a brilliant storyteller, a trailblazer for women in film, a loving mother and grandmother, a generous host, and a loyal friend whose humor and sparkle filled every room she entered. Her influence on film is indelible, but those who knew her best will remember the way she made life feel more vivid, more beautiful, more fun, and more full of love,” her family said in a statement. “Her work was known for its emotional intelligence, rhythm, and humanity — a rare ability to find the truth of a scene and bring heart, momentum, and clarity to the screen.”
