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Jóhannsson was known for scoring music for movies like 'The Theory of Everything,' 'Arrival,' 'Sicario.'
Updated : Feb 11, 2018, 06:49 PM IST
Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, who won a Golden Globe for the movie The Theory of Everything died aged 48.
According to BBC News, the composer was found dead at his aparment in Berlin.
Jóhannsson recieved an Oscar nomination for 2015 crime drama Sicario and a Grammy nomination for 2016 Arrival starring Amy Adams.
Apart from scoring for movies Jóhannsson also released several solo albums.
In a statement, Jóhannsson's manager said on Saturday, "I lost my friend, who was one of the most talented musicians and intelligent people I knew."
Tributes poured in from filmmakers around the world.
Darren Aronofsky who worked with Jóhannsson on music for his controversial movie mother! (which was later vetoed) said in a statement, "Jóhann was a gentleman. He was a brilliant collaborator with a wholly unique approach to sound and music. This is a terrible loss.”
Awful news about Johann. His thoughtful and moving work survives him. Going to listen to the beautiful Virðulegu Forsetar now. https://t.co/MnD5zi7LJ6
— Max Richter (@maxrichtermusic) February 10, 2018
So distraught and saddened to hear of Jóhann’s passing. He was such an extraordinary composer and artist.
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) February 10, 2018
Johann Johansson has been such an influence, especially lately. I’m in disbelief. The stuff he did for @panoscosmatos “Mandy” is incredible.
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) February 10, 2018
Johann was a genius with a sensitive spirit. This is heartbreaking.
— panos cosmatos (@panoscosmatos) February 10, 2018
So sad about this. I was lucky to have spent a few hours with him during an interview. I liked him very much. My deep sympathies to his family and friends. https://t.co/7g1cR8DWny
— Michael Giacchino (@m_giacchino) February 11, 2018
Awful and tragic news. I can’t even process this. https://t.co/DnfmQ3AwZJ
— Bear McCreary (@bearmccreary) February 10, 2018
Today I am reeling with the horrible news of Jóhann Jóhannsson's passing. I send my deepest condolences along with my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. Though I did not know Johan, as new voices in Hollywood, I felt a kinship with him. pic.twitter.com/DsELzWFqIB
— Tom Holkenborg (@Junkie_XL) February 10, 2018
Incredibly sad to hear about Jóhann Jóhannsson’s passing. Such an incredibly talented man. If you don’t know his music, I envy your discovery of it. Brilliant. Rest In Peace.
— Peyton Reed (@MrPeytonReed) February 10, 2018