Tue Feb 25 06:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy to Step Down at Year’s End
**Hollywood, CA** – After 13 years at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy will be stepping down as president at the end of the year, multiple sources have confirmed. The news, while not entirely unexpected given Kennedy’s age (72 in June) and previous plans to depart, marks the end of an era for the legendary movie producer who oversaw the Star Wars franchise under Disney’s ownership.
Kennedy, handpicked by George Lucas himself, initially planned to leave last year, but ultimately decided to remain for an additional year. Neither Disney nor Kennedy’s publicist offered official comment on the departure. The announcement comes after years of speculation surrounding her tenure.
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