Vangelis: Composer of Blade Runner & Chariots of Fire Passes Away

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Vangelis, the renowned composer known for his work on iconic films such as Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire, has passed away at the age of 79 in France while receiving treatment for COVID-19. He was celebrated for his innovative synthesizer compositions and received multiple Grammy nominations, winning an Oscar for the score of Chariots of Fire, which included its famous theme song. His contributions to music extended beyond film, with notable collaborations, including work with Jon Anderson and contributions to the original 1980 series Cosmos by Carl Sagan. His death has elicited a strong emotional response from fans and colleagues alike, highlighting his significant impact on the music and film industries.
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R.I.P. Vangelis, legendary composer behind Blade Runner and Chariots Of Fire​

One of film’s most iconic composers has died, with Variety reporting that Vangelis—a.k.a. Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou—died on Tuesday in France while undergoing treatment for COVID-19. Vangelis, a multi-instrumentalist who was best known for his synthesizer work, was nominated for three Grammys and won an Oscar for composing the score (and iconic theme song) for Chariots Of Fire. He was 79.


 
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Very sad news. He did some great stuff with Jon Anderson

 
After watching the film Chariots of Fire, I made runnig the way back home:smile: God Bless him
 
Older members of PF may remember his music on the original 1980 show Cosmos by Carl Sagan.

 

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