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\nMarcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Editor, Dies at 80 https:\/\/t.co\/xCSAMODhGK<\/a><\/p>\n
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Film editor Marcia Lucas has passed away. <\/p>\n
Marcia Lucas was known as her then-husband George Lucas\u2019 \u201csecret weapon\u201d. She co-edited George Lucas\u2019 \u201cAmerican Graffiti,\u201d for which she was Oscar-nommed, and then won an Oscar for editing \u201cStar Wars.\u201d She also edited \u201cReturn of the Jedi,\u201d as well as Martin Scorsese\u2019s \u201cAlice Doesn\u2019t Live Here Anymore,\u201d \u201cTaxi Driver\u201d and \u201cNew York, New York.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMarcia 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,\u201d her family said in a statement. \u201cHer work was known for its emotional intelligence, rhythm, and humanity \u2014 a rare ability to find the truth of a scene and bring heart, momentum, and clarity to the screen.\u201d<\/p>\n