R.I.P. Jóhann Jóhannsson
Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson has died on Friday, February 9th, as confirmed by his manager. He was 48.
We caught Jóhannsson on a rare U.S. tour in October 2016 and wrote, “we are very lucky to have caught Jóhannsson on this truly unique tour.” Those words, now have a deeper meaning… as we think about how truly, truly incredibly grateful to have seen him in person.
Tim Husom, Jóhannsson’s manager provided the following statement:
“I’m so very sad. Today, I lost my friend who was one of the most talented musicians and intelligent people I knew. We came a long way together.”
The Gorfaine/Schwartz Agency provided the following statement:
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our client and dear friend Jóhann Jóhannsson, whose great talent, humility and kindness enriched our lives immeasurably. His music has inspired many new generations of filmmakers and composers. He will be so greatly missed by his Gorfaine/Schwartz family as well as the entire film music community.”
Below are more deaths for the month of February – for the full death list: Musicians who died in 2018.
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