Join or Sign In
Sign in to customize your TV listings
By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.
Oscar-Winning Composer James Horner Dies in Plane Crash
His memory lives on in some of the most beautiful film scores
James Horner, who composed scores for Titanic, Braveheart and Apollo 13, died on Monday after his plane crashed in southern California, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. He was 61.
Horner, an avid flyer, was piloting the small plane when it crashed approximately 60 miles north of Santa Barbara.
"We have lost an amazing person with a huge heart, and unbelievable talent," Horner's assistant Sylvia Patrycja wrote on Facebook. "He died doing what he loved. Thank you for all your support and love and see you down the road."
See other celebrities we've lost this year
Horner produced more than 150 scores throughout his career, garnering 10 Oscar nominations and two wins for his work on Titanic. He also created the iconic soundtracks for Field of Dreams, A Beautiful Mind, two Star Trek movies and the upcoming Jake Gyllenhaal film Southpaw.