Greg Hildebrandt, Famed "Star Wars," "Lord of the Rings" and Marvel Artist, Dies at 85

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Greg Hildebrandt, the admired artist and illustrator who created movie posters for the original "Star Wars" and "Clash of the Titans," drew Marvel characters and designed iconic 1970s calendars that celebrated the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, has died. He was 85.

Hildebrandt died in Denville, New Jersey, his son, Greg Jr., told "The Hollywood Reporter." For the past five months, he had been dealing with a serious side effect from a heart medication.

The artist, who frequently partnered with his late twin brother, Tim Hildebrandt, also illustrated covers for DC Comics and trading cards for an epic 1994 Marvel Masterpieces set; painted artwork for "Dungeons & Dragons" calendars; and designed covers for the 1981 Black Sabbath album "Mob Rules" and many LPs from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

 

 

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