This is reported by The Times.

The creator died at the age of 86 from complications of vascular dementia.

In addition to Darth Vader's costume, Mollo also created designer Ralph Macquarie's sketches for the costumes of Han Soloy and Princess Lei, as well as Obi-Wan Kenobi and the uniform of the storm troopers.

For his work, he was awarded the "Oscar" in the nomination "Best Costume Design".

In addition to "Star Wars" Mollo was also a costume designer in the films "Alien" Ridley Scott, "Gandhi" Richard Attenborough and others.

As previously reported in URA-Inform, in Los Angeles at the age of 89 died the famous actor of theater and cinema Robert Guillaume. Relatives of the artist report that the cause of the actor's death was a long battle with cancer.