The composer behind the award-winning music in the Theory of Everything film, Johann Johannsson (pictured), has died
The composer behind the award-winning music in the Theory of Everything film, Johann Johannsson, has died aged 48, his management has confirmed.
The Icelandic musician and producer, who won a Golden Globe for his score to the 2014 Stephen Hawking biopic starring Eddie Redmayne, was found dead in Berlin on Friday.
‘It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of our dear friend Johann.’, his representatives, Redbird Music Management, wrote on Facebook.
‘We have lost one of the most talented and brilliant people who we had the privilege of knowing and working with.
‘May his music continue to inspire us.’
Known for blending electronic with classical orchestrations, Johannsson was nominated for an Oscar and BAFTA for his soundtrack to Denis Villeneuve’s 2015 film, Sicario, and collaborated again with the director on 2016’s sci-fi film Arrival.
He was BAFTA nominated three times – for his scores for The Theory of Everything, Sicario and Arrival.
The talented composer received Oscar, BAFTA and Grammy nominations for his 2014 score for The Theory of Everything.
Among those paying tribute following the news were experimental producer Flying Lotus and film director Aaron Moorhead.
Broadcaster Edith Bowman wrote on Twitter: ‘This is just the saddest of news. RIP Johann, your vision and creations will eternally inspire and influence me. Love and thoughts to all family and friends.’
The talented composer received Oscar, BAFTA and Grammy nominations for his 2014 score for The Theory of Everything (pictured)
Flying Lotus posted: ‘Johann Johansson has been such an influence, especially lately. I’m in disbelief. The stuff he did for @panoscosmatos ‘Mandy’ is incredible.’
Moorhead tweeted: ‘We just lost Johann Johannsson, one of the best composers in the world. Died just as he was getting started. Throw on IBM 1401 all day, The Sun’s Gone Dim is like he wrote his own requiem. This is devastating.’
Fellow composer, Max Richter, wrote: ‘Awful news about Johann. His thoughtful and moving work survives him. Going to listen to the beautiful Virðulegu Forsetar now.’
The BAFTA Twitter page posted: ‘We’re extremely saddened to learn of the death of Jóhann Jóhannsson. He was BAFTA nominated three times – for his scores for The Theory of Everything, Sicario and Arrival ‘
He is survived by his parents, sisters and daughter.