Obituary of Jerry Goldsmith

Jerry Goldsmith

Jerrald King Goldsmith (born February 10, 1929 in Pasadena, California) was a composer who was best known for composing scores for five films in the “Star Trek” franchise and three in the “Rambo” franchise, as well as for “Logan's Run,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Tora! Tora!” Jerry died on July 21, 2004 and his death was because of colon cancer. He died at age 75.

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Jerry Goldsmith Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Goldsmith, Jerry
Common Name: Jerry Goldsmith
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Pasadena, California, United States
Birth Date: February 10, 1929
Age: 75 (at death)
Occupation: Composer
Genre: Classical Music
Active Years: 1951-2004

Religion: Romanian Jewish
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Mint Green (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Jerry's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jerrald King Goldsmith
Father: Morris Goldsmith (1902-2003)
Mother: Tessa Goldsmith (née Rappaport, 1902-1971)
Spouse/Partner:

Sharon Hennagin (married 1950-divorced 1970)
Carol Heather Goldsmith (married 1972-2004, his death)

Son(s):

Joel Goldsmith (born November 19, 1957-died April 29, 2012)
Aaron Goldsmith

Daughter(s):

Ellen Edson Goldsmith
Jennifer Goldsmith
Carrie Goldsmith

Death Notice:

Date: July 21 2004 at age 75
Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
Cause of Death: Colon cancer
Interment: Buried at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California