Searxng/Steve Maslow Movie Oscar-winning sound editor Steve Maslow, known for The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Speed, dies at 81. April 29, 2026 AceShowbiz - Steve Maslow, a distinguished sound editor and re-recording mixer, has passed away at the age of 81. His death was confirmed by the Cinema Audio Society and occurred on April 27 in West Hills, California, due to cancer.Steve Maslow enjoyed a prolific career spanning more than fifty years, during which he earned seven Academy Award nominations for his work in sound editing.