Film composer Maurice Jarre (84) dies

Oscar-winning French composer Maurice Jarre, who composed music for films including Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence of Arabia , has…

Oscar-winning French composer Maurice Jarre, who composed music for films including Doctor Zhivagoand Lawrence of Arabia, has died in Los Angeles at 84.

Mr Jarre, who received a lifetime achievement award at the Berlin International Film Festival in February, died after an illness.

He won three Oscars with arrangements for Lean films: Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivagoand A Passage to India.

Mr Jarre's death was announced by the manager of his son, electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre.

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