Overview

• Les Dilley, a two-time Oscar-winning production designer, passed away at the age of 84 on May 20, 2025, from complications related to Alzheimer's disease.
• Dilley was celebrated for his contributions to iconic films such as 'Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope,' 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' and 'The Empire Strikes Back.'
• Over a 60-year career, he worked on over 100 projects, collaborating with legendary directors like George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and James Cameron.
• In addition to his two Academy Awards, Dilley received nominations for his work on 'Alien,' 'The Abyss,' and 'The Empire Strikes Back,' and was honored with a BAFTA Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema
• He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Leslie Lykes Dilley, their four children, a daughter from his first marriage, and four grandchildren.