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George Lucas found dead of apparent asphyxiation

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Sunday, April 1, 2007 12:01:03 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Revolutionary filmmaker George Lucas was found dead this morning in the master bedroom of his famous "Skywalker Ranch" in Marin County, California. He was 62.

The acclaimed director of Star Wars (1977) was found sprawled in front of a full-length mirror. He was wearing what can only be described as a plus-size bronze bikini and surrounded by dozens of empty packages of Oreo cookies, several of which were lodged in his enormous throat. Police are not commenting on the scene, but Lucas' private security team of 501st Legion stormtroopers have not ruled out foul play and say that a lawsuit against the Nabisco Corporation is expected to be filed within the week.

CNN will be monitoring this story closely as more details come to light.