James Horner, the composer for Aliens amongst many other films including Titanic, Star Trek 2: Wrath of Khan and Avatar, died in a plane crash on the 22nd of June. According to Hollywood Reporter, Horner was piloting the small aircraft when it crashed “into a remote area about 60 miles north of Santa Barbara.”
James Horner’s assistant, Sylvia Patrycja, confirmed Horner’s death via Facebook: “We have lost an amazing person with a huge heart and unbelievable talent,” Patrycja wrote on Facebook on Monday. “He died doing what he loved. Thank you for all your support and love and see you down the road.”
James Horner, composer for Aliens, dies 22nd June 15 in plane crash.
Posting on his own Facebook, Charles de Lauzirika, has posted up a lovely recounting of when he met James Horner during work on the Alien Quadrilogy set: “The only time I ever met James Horner was when I interviewed him for my ALIENS making-of documentary in the Alien Quadrilogy set in 2003.
Although I had occasional issues with some of his musical habits, his tastes often proved to be unapologetically emotional, effortlessly connecting directly to the human heart in ways that more sophisticated and original scores might have worked harder to do. I had heard he could be somewhat prickly about defending his work, so I went into our interview at CBS Radford Studio Center prepared to be polite.
Fortunately, he and I got along just fine, and he opened up our discussion into a very candid and enlightening interview. I found Horner to be painfully honest, surprisingly sweet, and genuinely passionate about his craft. I left our interview session feeling that it was one of the best interviews I had ever been a part of. I still feel that way. His impact as a film composer is indisputable.
RIP James Horner. May you go to The Place Where Dreams Come True…”
The hearts and thoughts of the Aliens vs. Predator Galaxy staff and community go out to James Horner’s family and friends in this difficult time. The film community has lost a wonderful and talented man.
RIP JAMES
We lost a great artist but he will live forever thanx to his great works
His music is awe inspiring.
A big thank you for all those wonderfully melodic memories, James. Your passion will live on.
I know it's not from 'Aliens', but a certain nostalgic song of his seems very appropriate now.
It's shocking.
RIP.
I don't care what the critics say. His aliens score was the best.
edit: Well shit, guess it's confirmed. That sucks.
RIP Mr. Horner, you will be missed.
James Horner is dead.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/james-horner-dead-titanic-composer-804365
Go in Peace, Mr. Horner..
RIP genius.