Legendary film composer Ennio Morricone has died at the age of 91. Morricone broke his femur a few days ago in a fall and died during the night in hospital. "He dedicated a moving memory to his audience from whose affectionate support he has always drawn the strength of his creativity." (Image: X00177)The Italian composer created music for more than 400 films, including the critically acclaimed, much-loved and repeated soundtrack to 1966 Spaghetti Western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. "I've had him write the music before shooting, really as a part of the screenplay itself."

Source: Daily Mirror July 06, 2020 07:20 UTC