- "Without Laddie there would be no Star Wars. He didn't understand what Star Wars was about, but he believed in me and supported my vision. […] Laddie took a great personal and professional risk on Star Wars, and on me, and for that I will be forever grateful."
- ―George Lucas, on Alan Ladd, Jr
Alan Ladd, Jr. (died on March 2, 2022)[1] was a film industry executive and producer. He was famous for giving George Lucas the go-ahead to make Star Wars while working for 20th Century Fox.
Sources
- Star Wars Year by Year: A Visual Chronicle
- Star Wars Year by Year: A Visual Chronicle, Updated Edition
- Star Wars Year By Year: A Visual History, Updated and Expanded Edition
- Star Wars Year By Year: A Visual History, New Edition
Alan Ladd Jr., Early Champion of Star Wars, Passes Away on StarWars.com (backup link)
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