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Legendary Movie Poster Artist Drew Struzan Dies at 78

10/14/2025

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Drew Struzan, the legendary movie poster artist, died on October 13 at age 78, with confirmation posted on his Instagram account.
Struzan created posters for more than 150 films, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Back to the Future.
He became renowned for his distinctive style, notably the "circus" poster for Star Wars' 1978 re-release.
He retired in 2008 but returned for select projects, including The Force Awakens poster in 2015.
He is survived by his wife, Dylan, and son, Christian.

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Drew Struzan, the legendary movie poster artist, died on October 13 at age 78, with confirmation posted on his Instagram account.
Struzan created posters for more than 150 films, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Back to the Future.
He became renowned for his distinctive style, notably the "circus" poster for Star Wars' 1978 re-release.
He retired in 2008 but returned for select projects, including The Force Awakens poster in 2015.
He is survived by his wife, Dylan, and son, Christian.