Star Wars Makeup Genius Dies

Stuart Freeborn (left), the British pioneering movie makeup artist behind such creatures as Yoda and Chewbacca, has died at the age of 98. Since more Star Wars movies have just been announced, who will do the makeup now? Digital technology, of course. Such brilliant craftsmen as Freeborn are becoming obsolete. Sigh.

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