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Recent speculation about Kathleen Kennedy retiring from Lucasfilm has been met with a mixture of skepticism and enthusiasm. An initial report suggested that Kennedy would be stepping down, which many attributed to declining interest in the Star Wars franchise itself. Media outlets and fans alike have expressed discontent regarding her leadership, claiming that under her tenure, Star Wars has faltered. The growing sentiment is that "Star Wars is dead" in the eyes of many fans, leading to diminished engagement with new content.