"Star Wars" editor Marcia Lucas has died at the age of 80.

The editor of the original Star Wars trilogy and the ex-wife of director George Lucas, Marcia Lucas, died on Wednesday evening at the age of 80. This was reported on May 29 by The Sun newspaper with reference to the family.

"Marcia was a force. A true pioneer for women in cinema and one of the most influential editors in the history of cinema. She helped to rethink what film editing can be, and paved the way for the generations of women who followed her," the publication says.

Marcia Lucas has made a significant contribution to the development of the film industry and has become one of the key figures in the history of editing. In 1977, Marcia won the Academy Award for Best Editing for Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope.

It is noted that her work and professional path had a significant impact on cinema, and she herself will be remembered as a bright and innovative specialist in her field.