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Les Dilley Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ & ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ Art Director Was 84

DeadlineSaturday, May 24, 2025 at 3:49:44 PM
Les Dilley Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ & ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ Art Director Was 84
Les Dilley, the acclaimed production designer who helped shape the iconic visuals of Star Wars: A New Hope and Raiders of the Lost Ark, has passed away at 84. His work on these films earned him an Oscar, and his contributions left a lasting mark on Hollywood’s golden age of blockbusters. He died peacefully with his wife by his side after battling Alzheimer’s.
Editor’s Note: Dilley’s death isn’t just the loss of a talented artist—it’s a reminder of the behind-the-scenes geniuses who built the worlds we love in cinema. His work on Star Wars and Indiana Jones helped define how movies look and feel even today. For film buffs, it’s a moment to reflect on how much visionaries like him shaped storytelling. And for those touched by Alzheimer’s, it’s another sobering note on the toll of the disease.
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