RIP, father of the Force: Remembering Star Wars producer Gary Kurtz

Written by  on September 24, 2018

Gary Kurtz, a quiet but friendly soul who died of cancer this weekend at the age of 78, was best known as the solo producer of Star Wars.

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Gary Kurtz RIP — The Man Who Brought ‘Star Wars’ to the People

Written by  on September 24, 2018

Kurtz’s practical approach to producing the original Star Wars in 1976 was exemplified by his utter lack of pretentiousness. If Lucas was the wide-eyed …

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“Star Wars” Producer Gary Kurtz Dead at 78

Written by  on September 24, 2018

For fans of the “Star Wars” franchise, there was a sad disturbance in the Force. Gary Kurtz, one of the most influential producers in movie history, died …

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Gary Kurtz, producer of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, dies at 78

Written by  on September 24, 2018

His producer credit floating in the void of space amid triumphant fanfare at the end of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back was a testament to his …

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Gary Kurtz Passes Away

Written by  on September 24, 2018

Lucasfilm remembers Gary Kurtz, the legendary producer of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back who leaves behind a powerful legacy in film.

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Gary Kurtz, Star Wars producer, dies at 78

Written by  on September 24, 2018

Gary Kurtz, producer of the first two instalments in the Star Wars series, has died in north London aged 78. In a statement, his family said he died of …

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RIP Gary Kurtz, legendary Star Wars producer, has died at 71

Written by  on September 24, 2018

Gary Kurtz, legendary producer of American Graffiti, Star Wars, and The Empire Strikes Back, has died at the age of 71. In a statement from his family, …

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Star Wars Producer Gary Kurtz Passes Away At 78

Written by  on September 24, 2018

He was best known for his collaborations with George Lucas, including American Graffiti and the original Star Wars movie. Kurtz was born in 1940 in …

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Legendary ‘Star Wars’ Producer Gary Kurtz Has Passed Away

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Gary Kurtz, the legendary producer of Star Wars (1977) and The Empire Strikes Back (1980), died on Sunday, September 23. He was 78. A key figure …

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Gary Kurtz Dies: ‘Star Wars’ & ‘American Graffiti’ Producer Was 78

Written by  on September 24, 2018

Veteran U.S film producer Gary Kurtz, producer of movies including Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back and America Graffiti, has died in London aged …

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back producer Gary Kurtz dead at 78

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Star Wars Producer Gary Kurtz, known for his work on the original 1977 movie and 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back, passed away Sunday at age 78.

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Step Inside the World of Star Wars at Cinemark’s New VR Experience

Written by  on September 24, 2018

I’m not really a Star Wars type of gal (judge me), but on Friday I was a storm trooper. Actually, I was a rebel disguised as a storm trooper. But that’s …

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Gary Kurtz, ‘Star Wars’ and ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Producer, Dies at 78

Written by  on September 24, 2018

Gary Kurtz, a producer on “Star Wars” and “The Empire Strikes Back,” has died. He was 78. According to a statement by The Kurtz/Joiner Archive, the …

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Star Wars producer Gary Kurtz dies at age 78 after year-long battle with cancer

Written by  on September 24, 2018

‘Gary Kurtz, Star Wars producer passed away on Sunday the 23rd of September at 4.47pm after living with Cancer for the last year,’ began the …

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‘Star Wars,’ ‘American Graffiti’ producer Gary Kurtz dies

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Star Wars,’ ‘American Graffiti’ producer Gary Kurtz dies. Share … Gary Kurtz, whose credits include “American Graffiti” and “Star Wars,” died Sunday.

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Anime ‘A New Hope’ Is the Best ‘Star Wars’ Thing In Years

Written by  on September 24, 2018

Last week, a fan named Arhiman created an “animotion trailer” for the original Star Wars film, but this time, reimagined as a true Anime film, …

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Photo Gallery: Star Wars toy drive in Sharpsburg

Written by  on September 24, 2018

The Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society hosted a toy drive in Sharpsburg to benefit sick children. The group was at D and E Collectibles, 700 …

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What was the Star Wars producer’s cause of death?

Written by  on September 24, 2018

Peter Mayhew who played Chewbacca in Star Wars went on Twitter to mourn Gary’s passing. He tweeted: “RIP Gary Kurtz. A great filmmaker and man …

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Woody Harrelson admits he would have turned down Solo: A Star Wars Story role if it wasn’t for co …

Written by  on September 24, 2018

Woody Harrelson nearly turned down his role in Solo: A Star Wars Story – but finding out that Phoebe Waller-Bridge was also in the movie totally …

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‘Star Wars’ Producer Gary Kurtz Dies at 78

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Gary Kurtz, a producer of the original Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, has died. He was 78. In addition to his work on Star Wars, his other film …

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Star Wars Producer Gary Kurtz Passes Away

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Gary Kurtz, who produced Star Wars: A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, passed away Sunday following a year-long battle with cancer.

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Star Wars Producer Gary Kurtz Passes Away At Age 78

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In the 70s and 80s Gary Kurtz was a young film maker that revolutionized the Hollywood film industry at its core with his films like Star Wars, American …

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That Surprise ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Cameo Almost Featured a Drastically Different Design

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Now that Solo: A Star Wars Story is out on home video (on digital download, with a Blu-ray and DVD release this week), the folks over at Lucasfilm are …

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Marvel’s Star Wars Comic Just Gave Us Darth Vader’s Most Brutal Kill

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SPOILER WARNING: The following article contains major spoilers for Star Wars #54, by Kieron Gillen, Salvador Larroca, Guru-eFX and Clayton …

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Gary Kurtz dead at 78 – Star Wars and American Graffiti producer passes away

Written by  on September 24, 2018

GARY Kurtz, who produced, wrote and devised Star Wars and other Hollywood hits such as American Graffiti, has died of cancer aged 78. Kurtz, who …

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