We have sad news for y’all, Star Wars fans…
The visual effects artist Marc Thorpe, who was one of the creatives who made Star Wars and Indiana Jones come to life, just passed away on November 24, 2023.
Thanks for everything, Marc
His daughter, Megan Feffer, announced that Thorpe passed away at the age of 77 due to the complications of Parkinson’s disease. The VFX artist was diagnosed with the disease 30 years ago.
“Marc had quite a remarkable life. At various points, he raised pet alligators, trained dolphins, built major portions of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones universes (and many others), created amazing art pieces, designed toys, worked on custom industrial design projects, engaged in unique performance art, and perhaps most significantly, invented the entire sport of robotic combat. Along the way, he also was the main catalyst and inspiration for a huge and thriving community of highly creative individuals (which continues growing to this day) that would never have existed without his unique spark and guidance,” a tribute posted on his website says.
Thorpe’s notable works were Industrial Light and Magic, Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom, Dragonslayer, Poltergeist, Howard the Duck, and The Hunt for Red October.
Such a big loss to the creative industry. Surely, he will be remembered through his work, skills, and as an individual.
We, at Famvia, offer our deepest sympathies to the family of Marc Thorpe in this difficult time.
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