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'Back to the Future,' 'Star Wars' poster artist Drew Struzan dies
- On October 14, 2025, news was announced that Drew Struzan, movie poster artist, died on October 13 at age 78, confirmed by posts on his official Instagram and family statements.
- Earlier this year, Struzan's family revealed he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease several years ago, and his wife Dylan Struzan disclosed on March 26 that his health declined.
- A five-decade career shows Drew Struzan designed over 150 film posters, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Harry Potter, with Spielberg praising his unique ability to memorialize movies in iconic posters.
- Tributes began pouring in after the announcement, and Greg Struzan, brother, reflected on Drew's joy in fans' appreciation of his art.
- Although retired in 2008, Drew Struzan returned for special projects including the 2015 poster for The Force Awakens and his final work on the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy in 2019.
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Steven Spielberg and George Lucas had made him their special illustrator, and his achievements, by hand, had redefined the art of film promotion.
Los Angeles (USA), Oct. 14 (EFE).- Drew Struzan, the artist known for designing iconic film posters such as ‘Back to the Future’, as well as Star Wars and Indiana Jones film series, passed away at 78, reported his brother on social media. “With deep regret I inform you that Drew Struzan left this world yesterday, October 13. I think it’s important that everyone knows how many times he told me how happy he was to know how much they appreciated hi…
American film poster artist Drew Struzan (78) has passed away. His family told The Wrap. Struzan was the designer of numerous well-known film posters, such as those for Star Wars, Blade Runner, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Back to the Future.
Hollywood legend Drew Struzan - behind iconic movie posters for Star Wars, Back to the Future, The Goonies and Harry Potter - dies at 78
A Hollywood legend - Drew Struzan - famed for his iconic posters for box office hits including Star Wars, Back to the Future, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter, has died at the age of 78.
Drew Struzan, the Man Behind Cinema’s Most Iconic Posters, Dies at 78
A two-hour movie is made up of nearly 200,000 individual pictures that string together to form the moving images that entertain us in darkened theaters and in our living rooms. For decades, there was one artist so talented that he was able to capture the sense of wonder and adventure of some of Hollywood’s most iconic blockbusters with just one image. His name was Drew Struzan. He’s the legend behind the movie posters for Star Wars, Indiana Jone…
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