“I’m different from some other composers, because I don’t look at this as just a job. I think of music as art.”
Many celebrities have taken to social media to mourn and honor the death of Oscar-winning composer James Horner.
— Doug Adams (@DougAdamsMusic) June 23, 2015
Brilliant composer JAMES HORNER, friend and collaborator on many movies, has tragically died in a plane crash. My heart is with his family.
— Frank Marshall (@LeDoctor) June 23, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of James Horner. #abeautifulmind
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) June 23, 2015
There is nothing that shaped my movie-going experience more than the musical genius of James Horner. He will live on through the ages.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) June 23, 2015
I am hoping with all my heart that James Horner was not in his plane this morning. RIP to the pilot that died. Just awful.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) June 23, 2015
He wrote me a song that has such special meaning to me. We'll always remember you, James. RIP. #genius http://t.co/S4SJUuDUrW
— josh groban (@joshgroban) June 23, 2015
Aliens was probably the first score I ever bought. I would be impossible to gauge how much I love that music.
RIP James Horner
— Philly M. Nerd (@PhillyMovieNerd) June 23, 2015
James Horner helped define my love of cinema as a child. One of the greatest film composers of all time. So tragic if he is gone.
— Richard Kelly (@JRichardKelly) June 23, 2015
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So saddened by the loss of James Horner, an incredible inspiration and a brilliant composer. I just can't believe it.
— Brian Tyler (@BrianTylerMusic) June 23, 2015
#JAMES HORNER composed the score to Volunteers, the movie that @tomhanks & I did in 1985. Beautiful score. Prayers 4 James and his family.
— Rita Wilson (@RitaWilson) June 23, 2015
James Horner is a major loss. Composed many of my favorite scores. I know what I'll be listening to on my way to set in the morning. RIP.
— Peter Atencio (@Atencio) June 23, 2015
James Horner. Enormously gifted. A shy and gracious man. Gone too soon. #JamesHorner
— Joel McNeely (@joelsephmc) June 23, 2015
Khan. 48 Hrs. Something Wicked. Cocoon. Aliens. American Tail. Willow. Field of Dreams. Glory… James Horner helped score my childhood #RIP
— Seth Grahame-Smith (@sethgs) June 23, 2015
We're saddened by the loss of 'Apollo 13' composer James Horner, whose music also played on shuttle Atlantis in 2001: http://t.co/sSKtSLJR4K
— NASA (@NASA) June 23, 2015
"Shaken by the tragic death of James Horner. We send our prayers and deepest condolences to his family and friends." pic.twitter.com/6ngV2fcIaf
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) June 23, 2015
To work with James Horner was one of the biggest moments of my life. He was such a kind soul, I'm so saddened
— Leona Lewis (@leonalewis) June 23, 2015
So sad about the brilliant composer Janes Horner who wrote the theme song of @CBSEveningNews during my tenure. A lovely, talented man. RIP
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) June 23, 2015
Oh man, sad to hear of James Horner's tragic passing. He left us with many an iconic score.
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) June 23, 2015
I am lucky to be able to say I was in a movie that was scored by #JamesHorner. Flights of angels dear sweet beautiful mind…
— Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) June 23, 2015
The world lost an incredibly gifted soul today. It was heartbreaking to hear of James Horner's passing. His music will touch us forever.
— Alison Sweeney (@Ali_Sweeney) June 23, 2015
Listening to the #Braveheart score on the radio right now in honor of #JamesHorner. Reminded of what a huge loss his passing is. RIP
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) June 23, 2015
No words. My sadness is so deep that it is difficult to process. Perhaps God needed someone to help write His music. Godspeed Maestro.
— John Debney (@JohnDebney) June 23, 2015
Sad to see James Horner, wonderful composer of Apollo 13 and so many others, go. Condolences to his family.
https://t.co/iBzSwZhuzV— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) June 23, 2015
I am so sad to learn of the passing of the incredibly gifted composer James Horner. I had the honor… https://t.co/hFdIPZEVEj
— Deborah Cox (@Deborah_Cox) June 23, 2015
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