George Lucas engaged to longterm girlfriend

By Tribute News on January 4, 2013 | 1 Comment


George Lucas and Mellody HobsonGeorge Lucas, 68, recently popped the question to Mellody Hobson, 43, after dating for seven years, and his daughter Amanda took to Twitter to share her joy with the news.

Posting a link to an article about the engagement on the Huffington Post, she tweeted: “George Lucas, Mellody Hobson Engaged: ‘Star Wars’ Director, Businesswoman Set To Marry ….Congratulations Dad & Mellody!:).”

This will be the first marriage for Mellody, who is the president of Chicago-based investment management firm, Ariel Investments LLC and the second for George, whose union with Marcia Lucas lasted from 1969 to 1983.

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  1. Mauro • January 4, 2013 @ 1:58 PM

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