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Blue Planet and Gandhi composer George Fenton dies aged 76
The musician received five Oscar nominations, and soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films.
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George Fenton, Oscar-Nominated Composer for ‘Cry Freedom’ and ‘Dangerous Liaisons,’ Dies at 76
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He also worked on 'Groundhog Day,' 'You've Got Mail,' 'Hitch,' 'Fool's Gold' and 'Planet Earth,' among many other films.
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- Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:32:20 UTC.
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George Fenton, Oscar-Nominated Composer for ‘Cry Freedom’ and ‘Dangerous Liaisons,’ Dies at 76
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