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
Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
Favorite Actor: Jack Nicholson

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

Category Tags:

Composer Classical Music Genre American Born on February 10th Born in 1929 Born in California Died in 2004 Died at age 75 Died from Colon cancer

Jerry's Notable Roles:

Star Trek
Rambo
Logan’s Run
Planet of the Apes
Tora! Tora!

Quotable Quotes:

"Jerry Goldsmith was an extraordinary composer whose timeless music will continue to inspire and captivate audiences long after his passing. (V)"

"Jerry Goldsmith had a prolific and distinguished career as a composer, earning an impressive 18 Academy Award nominations for his film scores. While his death was a result of colon cancer, his musical legacy continues to live on through his iconic work in cinema. (V)"

Is Mr. Jerry Goldsmith still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.