Grant McCune (d. December 27, 2010) was a modelmaker for Industrial Light & Magic, and was chief modelmaker for Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. He also played an Imperial Gunner in the film. For his work with Star Wars, he received, along with John Dykstra, an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. On December 27, 2010, McCune died at home from complications of pancreatic cancer.