Famed movie composer James Horner has died in a single-engine plane crash in the Los Pares National Forest in southern California. He was 61.
The prolific composer scored over 100 films, among them the blockbusters Titanic, Braveheart, A Beautiful Mind, Field of Dreams, Apollo 13, Avatar, Aliens and dozens more.
He won two Oscars, two Golden Globes and myriad other honours.
His first major film score was for the 1979 film The Lady in Red, when he was just 28 years old, and he won mainstream success three years later when he worked on Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
He was also the composer behind the career-defining Celine Dion song "My Heart Will Go On."
Tributes have been pouring in on social media, including from Dion, director Ron Howard, singer Josh Groban and more.
"Shaken by the tragic death of James Horner. We send our prayers and deepest condolences to his family and friends." http://pic.twitter.com/6ngV2fcIaf
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) June 23, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of James Horner. #abeautifulmind
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) 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
Thank you James Horner for the truly beautiful music you gave us. You will be greatly missed.
— Eric Whitacre (@EricWhitacre) June 23, 2015
I am so sad to hear about James Horner. He composed the most beautiful soundtrack of all time... http://t.co/Bg1OG28h9w
— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) 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
There is nothing that shaped my movie-going experience more than the musical genius of James Horner. He will live on through the ages.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) June 23, 2015
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