Quick Info
| Profession | Film editor, producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 04/10/1945 |
| Age | 80 years (died on 27, May, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Modesto, California, USA |
| Date of Death | 27/05/2026 |
Latest News about Marcia Lucas
28/05/2026
Marcia Lucas died on 27 May 2026 at the age of 80 in Rancho Mirage, California. She was widely recognized as the Academy Award-winning film editor best known for her work on Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, for which she shared the 1978 Oscar with Paul Hirsch and Richard Chew. Her death was attributed to metastatic cancer, and her legacy as a key contributor to the New Hollywood era and early works of Martin Scorsese and George Lucas was celebrated in major media coverage.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Marcia Lou Lucas |
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| Birth Name | Marcia Lou Griffin |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Children | Amanda Lucas |
Relationships & More
| Ex-Spouse | George Lucas |
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Family
| Daughter | Amanda Lucas |
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Career
| Occupation | Film editor and producer |
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| Awards | Academy Award for Film Editing for Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She co-edited American Graffiti with Verna Fields. | |
| 2. She also served as supervising editor on Taxi Driver and New York, New York. | |
| 3. She worked on films associated with both George Lucas and Martin Scorsese. | |
| 4. She edited Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi. | |
| 5. She was married to George Lucas from 1969 to 1983. |