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Shawna Trpcic, ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘Ahsoka’ Costume Designer, Dies at 56
The Hollywood Reporter ^ | OCTOBER 6, 2023 | Carly Thomas

Posted on 10/06/2023 6:56:38 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Trpcic has received three Emmy nominations for her work on 'The Mandalorian' and 'The Book of Boba Fett.'

Shawna Trpcic, the Emmy-nominated costume designer who worked on the Star Wars series The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka, has died. She was 56.

Trpcic died suddenly of an unknown illness in Palm Desert on Wednesday, her daughter, Sarah, told The Hollywood Reporter.

“Shawna was one of Hollywood’s pre-eminent science fiction costume designers — a creative force, a trusted collaborator, and all-around delightful person for her friends and colleagues,” her rep Tim Kressman shared in a statement. “She was a beloved member of the Star Wars/Lucasfilm family, as well as the community of costume designers and the Costume Designers Guild.”

Ron Haffkine, Dr. Hook Producer and Manager, Dies at 84 Born on Oct. 18, 1966, in Artesia, California, Trpcic received her first costume designer credit in 1990. She went on to work with several small and large productions, as well as regularly working on Lucasfilm productions, beginning with season two of The Mandalorian in 2019.

The also worked on two seasons of The Book of Boba Fett and one of the newest Star Wars series, Ahsoka. Her other credits include The Ballad of John St. George, Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein, Carry Tiger To Mountain, Revival, Witches of East End, The Cabin in the Woods, This Is the End, Dollhouse and more.

Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni remembered Trpcic, writing, “Shawna had a deep love and appreciation for Star Wars. You can see that in every piece of work she did with us. She loved everything about being a part of these stories, including connecting with fans and being a part of that community. I feel like she has always been a part of Star Wars. Her costumes tell a story, providing the suggestion of a life experience that happened before the cameras rolled. I loved collaborating with Shawna, and I will miss her presence.”

Jon Favreau, The Mandalorian creator, added, “Her creativity brought this world to life. She will be deeply missed both as a friend and as a colleague.”

During her career, she received several achievements, including three Emmy nominations for The Mandalorian season 2, The Book of Boba Fett and most recently, The Mandalorian season 3. She also won a Costume Designer’s Guild Award for her design work on The Book of Boba Fett.

In August, Trpcic spoke with Gold Derby about why she loves creating designs for the science-fiction genre. “What I enjoy about Star Wars … is I have total freedom within that genre. I find the challenge of creating something from nothing incredible,” she said at the time. “I love creating worlds. I love it when we go to a new planet. I love establishing a caste system within the planet: the workers, the government, the bosses. I love creating a believable society on each planet.”

Survivors also include her son, Joseph, and daughter, Sarah. The family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with expenses.


TOPICS: Health/Medicine; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: diedsuddenly

1 posted on 10/06/2023 6:56:38 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

Huh


2 posted on 10/06/2023 6:59:09 PM PDT by VTenigma (Conspiracy theory is the new "spoiler alert")
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To: nickcarraway

It’s good that she died doing what she loved doing.


3 posted on 10/06/2023 6:59:15 PM PDT by Jonty30 (It never rains in sunny Alberta. It always rains in rainy Alberta.)
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To: nickcarraway
Just in time for Halloween.


4 posted on 10/06/2023 7:01:45 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: nickcarraway
So she won awards for making helmets and robes?

-PJ

5 posted on 10/06/2023 7:02:28 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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To: nickcarraway

unknown illness strikes again


6 posted on 10/06/2023 7:24:34 PM PDT by xp38
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“Shawna Trpcic, the Emmy-nominated costume designer ...”

Never ‘erd of her.


7 posted on 10/06/2023 7:36:33 PM PDT by plain talk
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To: plain talk

She needed to buy some vowels.


8 posted on 10/06/2023 7:43:34 PM PDT by xp38
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To: nickcarraway

None of her ‘accomplishments’ matter anymore...

WHERE is she now? Was she willing to trust in God for her salvation, thru His Son Jesus the Christ? If she only lived for herself, in 10,000 years, she’ll still be grinding her teeth in agony and wailing in despair, as she chokes on burning Sulphur fumes...

What about you?


9 posted on 10/06/2023 8:01:05 PM PDT by InkStone (ONLY returning to Faith in God, thru Jesus Yeshua, will save America)
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To: nickcarraway

I will forego the usual joke about vowels and just say, Rest in Peace.


10 posted on 10/06/2023 8:08:18 PM PDT by x
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To: nickcarraway

She died of a severe vowel shortage.


11 posted on 10/06/2023 8:08:59 PM PDT by Rightwing Conspiratr1
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To: Rightwing Conspiratr1

She died of a severe vowel obstruction.

CC


12 posted on 10/07/2023 12:23:17 AM PDT by Celtic Conservative (My cats are more amusing than 200 channels worth of TV.)
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To: nickcarraway

another young death. hmm. we definitely know what didn’t cause her death.


13 posted on 10/07/2023 3:14:27 AM PDT by Recovering_Democrat
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Plus, no one seems very keen on finding out why.


14 posted on 10/07/2023 4:39:56 AM PDT by Tom Tetroxide
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To: nickcarraway
The article lists her many accomplishments and awards while working for the film industry. It ends with a gofundme to bury her. There's a whole lot of in-between that's obviously missing.
15 posted on 10/07/2023 4:45:48 AM PDT by liberalh8ter (Ephesians 6:10 - 18)
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“ Shawna Trpcic”

“Can I buy a vowel Pat?”


16 posted on 10/07/2023 5:46:44 AM PDT by muir_redwoods (Freedom isn't free, liberty isn't liberal and you'll never find anything Right on the Left)
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The family has set up a GoFundMe.

Okaaaay....


17 posted on 10/07/2023 5:50:53 AM PDT by mewzilla (Never give up; never surrender!)
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