Drew Struzan, the artist behind the posters for several iconic films and franchises, including Star Wars , Indiana Jones , and Harry Potter , died on Monday at the age of 78, after a years-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

A statement posted on the illustrator’s official Instagram page announced Struzan’s passing: “It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that Drew Struzan has moved on from this world as of yesterday, October 13th. I feel it is important that you all know how many times he expressed to me the joy he felt knowing how much you appreciated his art.”

Dylan Struzan, Drew’s wife, confirmed the artist’s death to NPR.

Struzan frequently collaborated with filmmakers Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, designing the posters not only for big, blockbuster hits

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