British composer George Fenton, known for his iconic film scores including Gandhi, Groundhog Day, and collaborations with director Ken Loach, has passed away at 76. His work also extended to television, with themes for BBC news and Blue Planet, alongside five Oscar nominations. A family statement described his death as unexpected but did not specify a cause, noting he leaves behind family and "a life of music." His contributions span decades of cinema and broadcasting.
Fenton’s successes include scores for Gandhi, Groundhog Day and 18 Ken Loach films, plus BBC TV news themes, Blue Planet and moreGeorge Fenton, the British composer who earned five Oscar nominations for scores to films such as Gandhi and Dangerous Liaisons, has died aged 76.A statement from his family said his death was “unexpected” but did not give a cause. The statement added that he was survived by various family members, as well as “a life of music”. Continue reading...
