Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor behind the original Star Wars, has died at age 80. As tributes pour in for the "unsung hero" of the franchise's legacy, the spotlight inevitably turned to her union with George Lucas.Marcia and George first met when they both worked under the tutelage of the legendary film editor Verna Fields during their time working on a documentary together in 1967, three years after she divorced her first husband George Michael Cooper.In 1969, Marcia Lucas married George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars. Throughout their marriage, they collaborated on many of the latter's movies.Closing Ceremony Red Carpet - The 77th Annual Cannes Film Festival - Source: GettyGeorge Lucas: A quick recap of his careerLucas studied at the University of Southern California (USC) and got a degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film. There he also directed an award-winning student film called Electronic Labyrinth: THX 1138 4EB.But it was in the 70s that he rose to prominence.In 1971, he founded Lucasfilm Ltd. company in order to retain creative freedom and helmed his first feature film THX 1138. He co-directed another movie with his then-wife Marcia called American Graffiti.In 1977, George Lucas wrote and directed Star Wars, which broke box office records and revolutionized blockbuster movies. The same year saw the birth of VFX company Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), an innovative visual effects company.When the 80s arrived, George Lucas' career was on a roll. He wrote and executive-produced The Empire Strikes Back in 1980, cementing the Star Wars saga.In 1981, he executive-produced and created the story for Raiders of the Lost Ark, which was helmed by Steven Spielberg, launching the Indiana Jones series.Then, in 1983, he concluded the Original Trilogy by working as the executive producer and co-writer of Return of the Jedi. During this time, his divorce from Marcia Lucas was finalized, marking her last work with him in the movie.Target Presents AFI's 40th Anniversary - Presentations - Source: GettyIn the 90s, up to the early 2000s, George Lucas took the Director's seat again.In 1999, he directed Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, his comeback as director for the first time in 22 years, and launched the Prequel Trilogy.In 2002, he helmed Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, one of the earliest major mainstream blockbusters to be shot entirely on digital cameras.He completed the Prequel Trilogy in 2005 with Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.Meanwhile, in 2008, George Lucas served as executive producer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. In the same year, he also launched the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.Marcia Lucas passes away: George Lucas' ex-wife's passing, cause of deathMarcia Lucas, George Lucas' ex-wife, who's celebrated for her critical role in shaping the original Star Wars trilogy, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, in Rancho Mirage, California, a family attorney confirmed.She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her death due to metastatic cancer.Marcia Lucas played a key role in shaping some of the most influential films of the New Hollywood era. She earned an Academy Award for editing Star Wars (1977) and also worked on American Graffiti, THX 1138, and Return of the Jedi.Her work helped define the pacing and emotional structure of early blockbuster storytelling, particularly in collaboration with George Lucas during the formative years of the Star Wars franchise.