 "RIP James Horner: Hollywood condoles music composer's death")
The film industry lost another stalwart as Oscar-winning music composer James Horner died the age of 61 in a plane crash near Santa Barbara, United States. [caption id=“attachment_2308394” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  James Horner. AP[/caption] Most will know him as the composer who gave us iconic movie tunes from Braveheart to A Beautiful Mind. He earned 10 Oscar nominations in all but his most celebrated work was the score for Titanic for which he won two Academy Awards. Horner captured the Oscar for Original Dramatic Score, and Original Song (shared with lyricist Will Jennings) for ‘My heart will go on’ performed by Celine Dion. His death was confirmed by Sylvia Patrycja, who is identified on Horner’s film music page as his assistant. She posted on Facebook saying “He died doing what he loved. Thank you for all your support and love and see you down the road.”
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Horner’s death was condoled by many Hollywood celebrities including Russel Crowe who was the lead in A Beautiful Mind. It was also started trending on Twitter worldwide as thousands mourned Horner’s death.
My sincere condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of James Horner. #abeautifulmind
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) June 23, 2015
Brilliant Composer James Horner, friend & collaborator on 7 movies has tragically died in a plane crash. My heart aches for his loved ones.
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) June 23, 2015
He wrote me a song that has such special meaning to me. We'll always remember you, James. RIP. #genius http://t.co/S4SJUuDUrW
— josh groban (@joshgroban) June 23, 2015
RIP JAMES Horner
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) June 23, 2015
A tragic loss to our industry. Grew up to his film scores. Prayers to his family & loved ones. RIP James Horner. https://t.co/Nozoo0dd46
— Ming-Na Wen (@MingNa) June 23, 2015
The world lost an incredibly gifted soul today. It was heartbreaking to hear of James Horner's passing. His music will touch us forever.
— Alison Sweeney (@Ali_Sweeney) June 23, 2015
So sorry to hear of the death of brilliant film composer James Horner. I worked with him on 'We're Back' and brought him to @TEDTalks @JHU
— Thomas Dolby (@ThomasDolby) June 23, 2015
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