Richard Miller Dies: Sculptor Behind Princess Leia’s Gold Bikini Was 80
deadline.comRichard Miller, the Industrial Light and Magic sculptor that helped create Princess Leia’s gold bikini costume for Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, has died.
He was 80. Miller’s close friend and colleague Fon H. Davis confirmed the news in an Instagram post. “I am heartbroken to hear my friend, colleague and incredibly talented sculptor, Richard Miller has passed away,” he captioned. “I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work, laugh, and be grumpy, at times, with him.
I really appreciate having this picture Marrianne Heath sent me last Christmas. That’s the smile I like to remember. I also miss Grant very much today.
We would have gotten together to remember Richard. Hug your friends today.” RELATED: Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2022: Photo GalleryA post shared by Fon H Davis (@fonhdavis) Almost a year ago, Miller had taken to Twitter to share a tidbit from the Princess Leia bikini saying, “I sculpted the Princess Leia bikini back in 1981 for Return of the Jedi.
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