George Lucas’s ex-wife Marcia Lucas dies at 80 after editing Star Wars

Marcia Lucas, the ex-wife of George Lucas and editor of iconic films including 1977’s Star Wars and Return Of The Jedi, has died at 80.

Lucas died on Wednesday at her home in Rancho Mirage, California, a representative told TMZ.

Lucas had been battling metastatic cancer at the time of her death, and she was surrounded by loved ones when she pᴀssed, they revealed. 

The film editor was renowned for her work on blockbuster films, including the original Star Wars film, which earned her an Oscar.

‘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,’ Lucas’s family said in a statement, via Variety. ‘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 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.’

Marcia Lucas, the ex-wife of George Lucas and editor of iconic films including 1977’s Star Wars and Return Of The Jedi, died on Wednesday at 80 following a battle with metastatic cancer, TMZ reported

Lucas was honored with an Oscar for her work editing the original 1977 Star Wars. She also edited major films by Lucas’s friend and contemporary, Martin Scorsese