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Emmy-Winning 'Dexter' Editor Maganini Dies at 70
3 Nov
Summary
- Elena Maganini, Emmy-winning editor, died at 70.
- She edited the pilot for the acclaimed series 'Dexter'.
- Maganini also cut several films for director John McNaughton.

Elena Maganini, an acclaimed television and film editor, died on October 21 at the age of 70. Her passing was due to complications from breast cancer.
Maganini was honored with an Emmy for her editing work on the pilot episode of the popular television series "Dexter." She also had a significant professional relationship with director John McNaughton, contributing her editing skills to several of his notable films.
Her filmography includes McNaughton's early work "Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer," as well as "Wild Things," "Mad Dog & Glory," and "Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll." Maganini also contributed to "Next Friday" and "Ed Gein." In television, she worked on series like "Madam Secretary," "Clarice," and "Manifest."