Ryuichi Sakamoto, Oscar Winner for ‘Last Emperor’ Score, Dies at 71
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variety.comPat Saperstein Deputy Editor Ryuichi Sakamoto, the renowned composer and member of the Yellow Magic Orchestra who won an Oscar for the score for “The Last Emperor” and composed the haunting score for “Merry Christmas Mr.
Lawrence,” died Tuesday of cancer at 71. A statement from his management company said, “He lived with music until the very end.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to his fans and all those who have supported his activities, as well as the medical professionals in Japan and the U.S.
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