Composer George Fenton dies at 76

British composer George Fenton has died unexpectedly at the age of 76. His management, CMG, confirmed his passing in London.

Fenton was widely recognized for his extensive work in film, television, and theatre. He is particularly celebrated for his long-standing collaboration with Sir David Attenborough, composing scores for iconic natural history series including ‘The Blue Planet’, ‘Planet Earth’, ‘Frozen Planet’, and ‘Wild Isles’.

Beyond nature documentaries, Fenton worked closely with director Ken Loach on 18 projects, such as ‘I, Daniel Blake’. His film credits also include ‘Gandhi’ and ‘You’ve Got Mail’. He was responsible for the theme music of several major BBC news programs, including ‘Newsnight’ and the ‘One O’Clock News’.

Throughout his career, Fenton received 28 awards, including Baftas, Emmys, and Ivor Novello awards. In 2023, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to music.