Renowned production designer Barbara Ling was known for her work on the 2019 film "Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood" and the upcoming 2026 film "Michael". It has been confirmed that Ling, who passed away at the age of 73, lost her life in Santa Barbara following a cancer diagnosis.

Ling's family stated, "Equally talented in period authenticity, contemporary realism, and stylized fantasy, Ling left behind a legacy that profoundly influenced the art of production design and the visual language of modern cinema." These words once again highlighted the significant impact she had on the film industry.

Born in 1952, Barbara Ling began her career designing sets and lighting for over 200 theater, opera, and music productions. She had her first experience in Hollywood as a lighting designer for the comedy special "The Pee-Wee Herman Show" in 1981. Her career in film production design began in 1986 with David Byrne's "True Stories".

Barbara Ling will be remembered not only as a production designer in the film world but also as a creative mind who contributed to many projects. Her work made significant contributions to the visual aesthetics of numerous films and series, serving as an inspiration for future generations of designers.