Oscar-winning composer Ken Thorne dies at 90

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Jul 11 2014 | 7:25 PM IST
Oscar-winning composer Ken Thorne has died. He was 90.
Thorne, who is survived by his wife Linda, and twin daughters Emily and Claire, died on July 8, said the Hollywood Reporter.
The cause of the death is uncertain.
The film and television composer won an Academy award for scoring 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' and earned a Grammy nomination for writing the incidental score to the 1965 The Beatles starrer 'Help!'. He also received an Emmy nomination for the 1995 CBS TV movie 'A Season Of Hope'.
Thorne was born in England and lived in West Hills, California. He began playing piano at age five and was a professional musician by 15.
His other credits include 'Superman II', 'Superman III' and adventure-comedy 'Head' starring rock group The Monkees.
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First Published: Jul 11 2014 | 7:25 PM IST

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