Bond News: RIP John Barry

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It's with great sadness that we report that John Barry, gentleman, scholar and towering figure in his field has died of a heart attack after a prolonged period of ill health, aged 77.

Film composer, arranger and conductor, Barry's work saw him win 5 Oscars during his career and be awarded a slew of additional honours including an OBE, the Bafta Fellowship and the French honour, Commander in the National Order of Arts and Letters. He is probably best known for his scoring of eleven of the Bond films but was additionally acclaimed for his work on such iconic movies...

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