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Chariots of Fire Director Hugh Hudson Dies at 86

Acclaimed English film director Hugh Hudson, who’s best known for helming the 1981 historical sports drama, Chariots of Fire, has died, The Guardian is reporting. His family released a statement yesterday confirming the news, saying: “Hugh Hudson, 86, beloved husband and father, died at Charing Cross hospital [in London] on 10 February after a short…

Vangelis, Oscar-Winning Composer of ‘Chariots of Fire’ and ‘Blade Runner,’ Dies at 79

Acclaimed progressive musician, Vangelis, who won an Oscar for composing Chariots of Fire, died yesterday at the age of 79. The Greek electronic-music pioneer died in a French hospital while being treated for COVID-19, Variety is reporting. The self-taught musician is known for having a long career in European pop music before he released solo…