US EditionLes Dilley Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ & ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ Art Director Was 84
- Les Dilley, an Oscar-winning production designer and art director, died on May 20, 2025, at age 84 surrounded by family in the UK and US.
- His death followed complications from Alzheimer's disease after a career spanning over six decades that began with a 15-year-old apprenticeship.
- Dilley worked on over 100 films throughout his career, including iconic titles such as Star Wars: Episode IV, Raiders, The Abyss, and a landmark sci-fi thriller, earning him several Academy Awards and recognition from BAFTA.
- Fans and colleagues praised his work ethic and impact, with tributes describing his legacy as living on in iconic films and the family home he personally built.
- His passing highlights the lasting influence of his art direction on cinema and the high regard held by figures like George Lucas and Ridley Scott.
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Star Wars and Indiana Jones legend Les Dilley dies aged 84 as family pay tribute - Birmingham Live
Les Dilley, who worked as an art director and production designer on iconic films like Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark, has died at the age of 84, his family have confirmed
Les Dilley, Oscar-Winning Production Designer Who Worked on ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’, Dies at 84
Les Dilley, a Welsh production designer and art director who won Academy Awards for their work on “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Star Wars,” died Tuesday from complications of Alzheimer’s. He was 84. “Les’s legacy lives on in the many iconic films he helped bring to life for over six decades and in his family home he personally built as an homage to his work,” his family said in a statement. “His love for the motion picture business was eviden…
Les Dilley Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ & ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ Art Director Was 84
Ivor Leslie ‘Les’ Dilley, the Oscar-winning production designer of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) and Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), has died at age 84. A rep for the art director told Deadline the Dilley died on Tuesday, May 20 from complications with Alzheimer’s disease, surrounded by his wife and family. “Les’ legacy lives on in the many iconic films he helped bring to life for over six decades and in his family home he person…
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