Oscar-winning composer of Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner, Vangelis, dies aged 79
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'Chariots of Fire' composer Vangelis - real name Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou - has died at the age of 79.
'Chariots of Fire' composer Vangelis - real name Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou - has died at the age of 79.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and other government officials expressed their condolences.
The Greek musician won an Oscar for the 1981 film theme, and also wrote the Blade Runner soundtrack.