"It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that Drew Struzan has moved on from this world as of yesterday, October 13th. I feel it is important that you all know how many times he expressed to me the joy he felt knowing how much you appreciated his art."
"His work captured the humanity, power and emotion of his subjects in ways not seen since. Thank you for bringing to life all the tentpole moments of my childhood and beyond."
"The world lost a genial man, a genius communicator and a supreme artist. I lost a friend beloved Drew."
Artist Drew Struzan, known for iconic film posters for franchises including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter, died at 78 after a years-long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Dylan Struzan confirmed the death and shared that he often expressed joy knowing how much people appreciated his art. Struzan collaborated frequently with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas and designed posters for films such as The Empire Strikes Back, E.T., Blade Runner, and The Thing. Born in Oregon in 1947, he studied at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena and began by designing album covers before his breakthrough with a Star Wars re-release poster in 1978. His artwork became celebrated for lush realism and cinematic storytelling, and tributes from creators and fans highlighted his emotional impact.
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