George Fenton, the Oscar-nominated British composer behind scores for films such as Gandhi, Groundhog Day, and 18 Ken Loach films, has died at the age of 76.[8171098][8140256] Fenton received five Oscar nominations for his work, including soundtracks for nature documentaries like Blue Planet and BBC TV news themes.[8171098][8140256] A statement from his family described his death as 'unexpected' but did not give a cause or specify any plans for a memorial service.[8171098][8140256] Fenton is survived by various family members and 'a life of music', according to his family.[8171098][8140256] The composer's legacy will be remembered through his iconic scores, which have become synonymous with some of the most beloved films of the past few decades.[8171098][8140256]