Gary Kurtz, producer of such films as Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, has passed away from cancer at the age of 78. As reported by Variety, Gary's family issued a statement following his passing on Sunday in North London, England. "Gary was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, colleague, and mentor, whose work and talent spanned filmmaking, photography, music, and cinema history.