David M. Jones, visual effects supervisor on 'Star Wars,' dies at 74

David M. Jones, best known for his contributions as a visual effects supervisor on 'Star Wars', died from complications related to cancer on April 8. He was 74.. – Photo: Janice Gerson-Jones, via Reuters

David M. Jones, best known for his contributions as a visual effects supervisor on Star Wars, died from complications related to cancer at his home in Winnetka, Calif. on April 8. He was 74.

Jones' death was confirmed to Variety by his ex-wife and lifelong friend, Janice Gerson-Jones.