Academy-award winning composer and music pioneer Ryuichi Sakamoto dead at 71

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The composer, who was born in Tokyo in 1952, is known widely for his Oscar-winning score for the 1987 film “The Last Emperor” and his involvement in the 2015 film “The Revenant.&#…

Academy Award-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away Tuesday after a battle with cancer at the age of 71.

“He lived with music until the very end. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to his fans and all those who have supported his activities, as well as the medical professionals in Japan and the U.S. who did everything in their power to cure him,” continued the statement.

 

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