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Famed movie poster artist Drew Struzan dies at 78

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As a kid, Drew Struzan was too poor to go to the movies. By the time he was an adult, he was literally drawing people to theaters.

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  • Drew Struzan was too poor to attend movies as a child but became a renowned poster artist.
  • He created posters for iconic films such as Star Wars, Back to the Future, and Indiana Jones. 9s
  • Struzan's artwork was praised by Steven Spielberg for its impact on film promotion. 25s
  • He died after battling Alzheimer's disease. 33s
  • Struzan was 78 years old at the time of his death. 37s
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