"He Made Magic": Bruce Logan, Acclaimed Director Of Photography & Cinematographer, Passes Away At 78

Star WarsTV & Film

Apr 27

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The acclaimed director of photography and cinematographer Bruce Logan has passed away; he was aged 78 years. Getting his start as an animator at the BBC, he would soon begin working on movies and eventually move to Hollywood. His filmography included the likes of Star Wars: A New Hope, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Tron. His biggest claim to fame was serving as the main cinematographer on the Death Star dogfight sequence, leading him to be known as “the man who blew up the Death Star”. Without his expertise, the Star Wars saga might not have been as successful as it ended up being.

Bruce Logan was survived by his wife and children. One daughter, Mary Grace Logan, paid tribute to him on social media, saying, “Before CGI ruled the screen, there were visionaries who lit the future by hand. From 2001: A Space Odyssey to Tron, my dad didn’t just work on movies – he made magic. A rebel with a camera, a pioneer with story, and my personal hero.” Chris Campion, who wrote Saturation70, which Logan also worked on, added, “He was the kind of larger-than-life character in the industry who doesn’t really exist anymore. He also built and raced cars, and was an incredibly lovely, warm-hearted, gentle, and soulful man.” His legacy will live on in the hearts of filmgoers.