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R.I.P Stuart Freeborn
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:17 am
by fredstar
Stuart Freeborn, the pioneering make-up artist behind Yoda, Jabba the Hutt and Chewbacca in the Star Wars films, has died. He was 98.
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Re: R.I.P Stuart Freeborn
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:03 am
by Reverend Strone
Sorry to see the man go. He was a great creature maker. Thanks for sharing your talent with us Stuart.
Re: R.I.P Stuart Freeborn
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:36 am
by Archon Revuge
Another great Star Wars hero leaves us
Re: R.I.P Stuart Freeborn
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:52 am
by MattG
RIP.
One of the great talents that shaped key elements of Star Wars.
Re: R.I.P Stuart Freeborn
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:30 am
by fredstar
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Re: R.I.P Stuart Freeborn
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:51 am
by farmboynz
LucasFilm confirmed that Freeborn had passed away, "leaving a legacy of unforgettable contributions".
couldn't agree more, they are classic characters
RIP