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22 Jun, 2015

James Horner dies in plane crash age 61

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Horner dies when the single-engine plane he is piloting crashes in Cuyama, California, north of Santa Barbara. The crash starts a one-acre brush fire. Agency statement:

It is with the deepest regret and sorrow that we mourn the tragic passing of our dear colleague, long-time client and great friend, composer James Horner. Our thoughts and prayers are with James’ family at this difficult time, and also with the millions of people around the world who loved his music.  A shining light has been extinguished, which can never be replaced.   It has been an honor and a privilege to have worked with James since the inception of our agency.  For more than three decades, his unique creative genius made an indelible imprint on each of our lives and on those of the entire Hollywood community.  There is not a person in our GSA family who wasn’t touched by the power and reach of his music, and who isn’t diminished by his loss.