John Barry
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John Barry (1935 – June 1, 1979) was a British production designer. He served as production designer for Star Wars,[3] and as a second unit director on The Empire Strikes Back.[2] Two weeks into filming the latter (May 31, 1979), he collapsed on set and was hospitalized as his temperature rose to 104 degrees Farenheit (40 degrees Celsius). He died at 2am on June 1, a victim of meningitis. His memorial was held on June 11 at St. Paul's church, Grove Road, London (bordering Hounslow and Chiswick). He was cremated that day.[4]
Sources
- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
- The Star Wars Sketchbook
"Mark Hamill: 10 Years Later" – The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 3- Empire Building: The Remarkable Real Life Story of Star Wars
- Star Wars: The Complete Vader
"The Art of War" – Star Wars Insider 160- "Back on Set!" – Star Wars Insider 160
Star Wars: Build Your Own X-Wing 11 (Creating a Starship Fleet: The Ice Hangar – Filming the Rebel Base)
