Posted on May 19, 2022
Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner composer Vangelis dies, aged 79
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Oscar-winning composer Vangelis, best known for his work on Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire, has died. He was 79.
Vangelis – born Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou – passed away late Tuesday (17 May). A cause of death has yet to be made public.
His death was reported by Athens News Agency, citing an announcement made by his lawyers’ office.
Born in Agria, Greece, Papathanassiou was a largely self-taught musician and a member of Greek rock bands The Forminx and Aphrodite’s Child.
Vangelis – born Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou – passed away late Tuesday (17 May). A cause of death has yet to be made public.
His death was reported by Athens News Agency, citing an announcement made by his lawyers’ office.
Born in Agria, Greece, Papathanassiou was a largely self-taught musician and a member of Greek rock bands The Forminx and Aphrodite’s Child.
Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner composer Vangelis dies, aged 79
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"How did the composer of Blade Runner die?
Vangelis, the Greek composer and musician whose synth-driven work brought huge drama to film soundtracks including Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire, has died aged 79. His representatives said he died in hospital in France where he was being treated."
"How did the composer of Blade Runner die?
Vangelis, the Greek composer and musician whose synth-driven work brought huge drama to film soundtracks including Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire, has died aged 79. His representatives said he died in hospital in France where he was being treated."
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