Stuart Freeborn, the makeup artist responsible for the looks of Yoda and Chewbacca of 'Star Wars,' has died.

Star Wars director George Lucas spoke on the legendary makeup artist.

"He bought with him not only decades of experience, but boundless creative energy," Lucas said. "His artistry and craftsmanship will live on forever in the characters he created. His 'Star Wars' creatures may be reinterpreted in new forms by new generations, but at their heart, they continue to be what Stuart created for original films."

Stuart had a 60 year career, working for movies like : '2001: A Space Odyssey,' 'The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp,' and 'Oliver Twist'.

His granddaughter, Michelle Freeborn, said he died in London due to sickness caused by his age.

He was 98.

Former Star Wars' owner George Lucas will donate $4 billion to his educational foundation.

Lucas recently sold his Star Wars' empire to Disney for $4.05 billion.

The film director is planning on making smaller films and seems excited for Disney's future with Star Wars.

Lucas said,  "I've turned it over to a wonderful producer, Kathy Kennedy, and I've known her for years. She's more than capable of taking it and making it better than I did."

No word on when the next Star Wars movie will hit movie screens.

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