Veteran VFX Producer Jeff Olson, Known for Star Wars, Passes Away at 77

WHO:

Reddit Movies - Jeff Olson, a veteran visual effects producer and modelmaker.

Deadline - Jeff Olson, who worked at Industrial Light and Magic (ILM).

Variety - Jeff Olson, modelmaker, model supervisor, and visual effects producer.

WHAT:

Reddit Movies - Jeff Olson died at the age of 77.

Deadline - Olson worked on projects including "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace," "Star Trek" films, and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit."

Variety - Olson's death was confirmed by Industrial Light and Magic.

WHERE:

Reddit Movies - Industrial Light and Magic (ILM), the motion picture visual effects studio founded by George Lucas.

WHEN:

Reddit Movies - Jeff Olson died on June 21.

Deadline - Olson was 77 years old at the time of his death.

Variety - Olson's death was confirmed on a Sunday.

HOW:

Deadline - ILM confirmed his passing in an Instagram post.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 01:41 UTC)

Jeff Olson, a veteran visual effects producer and modelmaker known for his work at Industrial Light and Magic, has passed away at the age of 77. His impressive career included contributions to iconic films such as "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace," "Star Trek," and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit." Olson's death was confirmed by ILM in an Instagram post, marking a significant loss for the film industry.