Renowned Composer George Fenton Passes Away at 76

WHO:

Deadline - George Fenton, UK composer and musician

BBC News - George Fenton, known for his work on nature films and original scores

WHAT:

Deadline - George Fenton died at the age of 76

Deadline - Fenton was known for original scores for "Gandhi," "Cry Freedom," and "The Blue Planet"

BBC News - Fenton received five Oscar nominations

WHERE:

Deadline - United Kingdom (implied by the description of Fenton as a UK composer)

WHEN:

Deadline - Fenton died on October 5

WHY:

Deadline - Fenton's family stated he died "unexpectedly," but no cause of death was given

HOW:

BBC News - Fenton soundtracked dozens of memorable nature films

(UPDATED October 6, 2026 13:14 UTC)

George Fenton, the acclaimed UK composer known for his original scores for films like "Gandhi," "Cry Freedom," and "The Blue Planet," has died at the age of 76. His family described his passing as "unexpected," although no cause of death has been disclosed. Fenton, who received five Oscar nominations throughout his career, was celebrated for soundtracking numerous memorable nature films.