'Visionary' Star Wars designer known for Death Star prototype, Colin Cantwell, dies aged 90 - ABC News

5/22/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 9 months ago
by ABC News

Colin Cantwell, who designed prototypes for Star Wars' infamous Death Star, the X-Wing fighter, the Star Destroyer and landspeeder, dies aged 90.

Renowned Star Wars spaceship designer Colin Cantwell died aged 90 at his home in Colorado on Saturday, a few years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.