Marcia Lucas: key obituary facts
Is Marcia Lucas dead? Yes. Marcia Lucas died on May 27, 2026, at age 80.
Cause of death: Marcia Lucas's cause of death was reported as Cancer.
What was Marcia Lucas known for?
She was known as American film editor.
More about Marcia Lucas
Born: 4 October 1945.
Place of birth: Modesto.
Gender: female.
Occupation: film editor.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Los Angeles City College.
Awards: Academy Award for Best Film Editing, Saturn Award for Best Editing.
Spouse: George Lucas.
Career began: 1968.
Also known as: Marcia Griffin.
Years active: 1968–1983; 1996–1998.
Known for: Star Wars.
Marcia Lucas, the American film editor who won an Academy Award for her work on Star Wars, died on May 27, 2026.
She was 80. Born Marcia Lou Griffin in Modesto, California, on October 4, 1945, she began her career in 1968 and became one of the most noted editors of her generation.
Lucas helped shape films including American Graffiti and Taxi Driver, and was also credited on Return of the Jedi. She won the Oscar for Best Film Editing for Star Wars and also received a Saturn Award for Best Editing. She was married to George Lucas.
Marcia Lucas, 80, American film editor (Star Wars, Taxi Driver, American Graffiti), Oscar winner (1978), cancer.