The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Award-winning composer and producer Johann Johannsson
The Theory Of Everything composer 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.
His representatives, Redbird Music Management, announced the news on Facebook, writing: “It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of our dear friend Johann.
“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 is survived by his parents, sisters and daughter.
Among those paying tribute following the news were experimental producer Flying Lotus and film director Aaron Moorhead.
Lotus posted: “Johann Johansson has been such an influence, especially lately. I’m in disbelief.”
Moorhead tweeted: “We just lost Johann Johannsson, one of the best composers in the world.”