Ralph McQuarrie, a renowned artist and illustrator, came into this world on June 13, 1929, in Gary, Indiana, United States of America, a city located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan.
As a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, McQuarrie is widely recognized for his contributions to several iconic films, including the 1985 science fiction masterpiece, Cocoon, as well as the pioneering space operas, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, released in 1977, and Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, which premiered in 1980.
In his personal life, McQuarrie was married to the lovely Joan Benjamin, sharing a life filled with love and companionship.
Sadly, Ralph McQuarrie's life came to an end on March 3, 2012, in Berkeley, California, United States of America, a city located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
