Obituary of James Horner

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James Horner

James Roy Horner (born August 14, 1953 in Los Angeles California) was a composer who was best known for working on more than 160 film and television productions including Avatar (2009), Titanic(1997), and Braveheart (1995). James died on June 22, 2015 and his death was because of a plane crash. He died too soon at age 61.

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James Horner Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Horner, James
    • Common Name: James Horner
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
    • Birth Date: August 14, 1953
    • Age: 61 (at death)
    • Occupation: Composer
    • Active Years: 1978-2015
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $15 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Crimson
    • Favorite Scent: Armani Code
    • Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

    James's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Roy Horner
    • Father: Harry Horner (1910-1994)
    • Mother: Joan Fraenkel
    • Brother(s):
      • Christopher Horner
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sara Horner (Nelson) (married 1985-2015, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Becky Horner
      • Emily Horner

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 22 2015 at age 61
  • Place: Los Padres National Forest, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Accident (plane crash)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Private

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ComposerAmerican Born on August 14th Born in 1953 Born in California Died in 2015 Died at age 61 Died from Accident

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