Tributes are pouring in for the late “Star Wars” costume designer Shawna Trpcic, who has sadly passed away at the age of 56.
The three-time Emmy-nominated costume designer has worked on several popular Disney+ shows set in a galaxy far, far away, including “The Mandalorian,” “The Book of Boba Fett” and “Ahsoka,” which just aired its season finale. last week.
‘Star Wars’ Great Remembers Shawna Trpcic, Gone Too Soon
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On Wednesday, October 4, “Star Wars” costume designer Shawna Trpcic died of unknown causes in Palm Desert. His daughter, Sarah, broke the news to The Hollywood Reporter on Friday, October 6.
Her agent, Tim Kressman, released a statement saying, “Shawna is one of Hollywood’s leading sci-fi costume designers – a creative force, a trusted collaborator and a person of interest to her friends and colleagues,” adding, “She is a member of the Star Wars/Lucasfilm family dear as well as the costume designer community and the Costume Designers Association.”
“Shawna is a dear friend and a dream client to work with,” added Kressman.
Born in Artesia, California on October 18, 1996, Shawna initially wanted to be a truck driver before her art teacher encouraged her to pursue her dream of becoming an artist. She attended Otis College of Art and Design for fashion and received her first designer credit in 1990, according to the outlet.
He began working for Lucasfilm in 2019, starting with the second season of “The Mandalorian.” He also worked on “The Book of Boba Fett” and “Ahsoka.” He also worked on shows like “Firefly,” “Angel,” “Torchwood” and “Dollhouse.”
Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau Recall ‘Deep Love and Appreciation for ‘Star Wars’
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As a result, he worked closely with “Star Wars” actors Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau. “Shawna has a deep love and appreciation for Star Wars,” Filoni said in a statement. “You can see that in every job he does with us. He loves everything about being a part of this story, including connecting with fans and being a part of that community.”
“I think he’s always been a part of Star Wars. The costumes tell a story, providing a suggestion of a lived experience that happened before the camera rolled. I love collaborating with Shawna, and I will miss her presence,” he continued.
“His creativity brings this world to life,” Favreau added. “He will be greatly missed both as a friend and as a colleague.” Shawna was nominated for an Emmy for her work on “The Mandalorian” season 2 and won a Costume Designers Guild Award for her work on “The Book of Boba Fett.” He is currently nominated for an Emmy for his work on season 3 of “The Mandalorian.”
‘The Book Of Boba Fett’ Actress Ming-Na Wen Remembers Shawna Trpcic
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Actress Ming-Na Wen, who played bounty hunter Fennec Shand in both “The Mandalorian” and “The Book of Boba Fett” took to Instagram to share some of her favorite memories with Shawna, such as posing with her and Dave Filoni for a group photo . She also shared some photos of Shawna perfecting her son Cooper’s outfit when she served as a background character and the time Shawna found a cookie hidden in the sleeve of his dress.
“So shocked and heartbroken to hear of Shawna Trpcic’s passing. Our amazing dress designer. friends Family,” he wrote. “He is always there for his actors. Design helps us tell stories and shape characters. He worked tirelessly, enthusiastically, and with such a great sense of humor. We had a lot of fun together.”
“One of the funniest moments with Shawna was when I received texts & pictures from her. The photo shows part of my costume with a clear statement: ‘We just found a cookie in your glove.’ I laughed out loud,” he said. “You see, I spend a lot of energy when I work, and often, I’m on set where it’s not easy to get craft services between takes. So I looked for a place to hide the snacks. On set. In props. In my clothes. Somehow, I forgot about the big cookie when I changed my clothes!”
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“He said in all his years of working as a costume designer, this is the first. The whole department laughed about it. As a crew gift, I gave her a very large cookie jar to keep in the clothing section. It became a joke for us,” he said.
“I will also never forget how attentive he was in designing a special look for my son, Cooper, when he would be a background character. And then, on the day of his shoot, he came into my dressing room to personally make sure Cooper’s costume fit perfectly and looked great for the camera,” she explained. “With the covid protocol, he has enough to deal with, but he is taking his time. Without me asking for any special favors. He just did it. Best friend. And a mother to us all.”
“Recently, I just sent him a congratulatory text on his latest project that just aired. Can’t believe he is no longer with us. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP, Shawna,” he concluded. “Heaven has a new angel. You will be greatly missed. Love you, Shawna.”
She ended her post, writing, “Note: Due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, I can’t post the name of the show or their affiliation, but I know my fans know what Shawna is up to and mark this multi-award winning costume designer left behind.”
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Diana Lee Inosanto, who played Morgan Elsbeth in “The Mandalorian” and “Ahsoka,” took to the comments to write, “Shawna’s costume is like a giant hug from her…what I mean is she really comes from a place of dedicated love. and care. I really love how she adores and helps cosplayers who are inspired by her craft, her talent…her beautiful gift. He left his fingerprints through his artistry and designs on many shows, and in depth the Star Wars universe. I will miss him.”
“Guardians of the Galaxy” director James Gunn also shared his condolences with a red heart emoji while his son, Joseph Trpcic, commented, “Thank you so much for the kind words. Love hearing from everyone he works with.”
Ming-Na Wen replied, “I’m sorry for losing you, Joe. Sending love to siblings and family. Your mother is amazing.”
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