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…