Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80

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Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning editor of the original Star Wars film, has died at age 80 from metastatic cancer at her home in Rancho Mirage, California.
She was married to George Lucas during the making of the first three Star Wars films and was credited as a pivotal creative force, adding emotional depth and narrative clarity to the series.
Lucas won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for Star Wars (1977) and received an Oscar nomination for her work on American Graffiti.
She also collaborated with director Martin Scorsese on acclaimed 1970s films, including Taxi Driver and Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore.
Her family described her as a trailblazer for women in film and one of the most influential editors in cinematic history, known for her emotional intelligence and ability to enhance material.
Lucas is survived by two daughters, Amanda and Amy, and is remembered by Lucasfilm and colleagues like Mark Hamill for her talent, kindness, and lasting impact on the film industry.

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