R.I.P. James Horner (1953-2015)

James Horner dies in a plane crash.

James Horner, the consummate film composer known for his heart-tugging scores for Field of Dreams, Braveheart and Titanic, for which he won two Academy Awards, died Monday in a plane crash near Santa Barbara. He was 61.

His death was confirmed by Sylvia Patrycja, who is identified on Horner's film music page as his assistant.

'We have lost an amazing person with a huge heart and unbelievable talent,' Patrycja wrote on Facebook on Monday. 'He died doing what he loved. Thank you for all your support and love and see you down the road.'

Horner was piloting the small aircraft when it crashed into a remote area about 60 miles north of Santa Barbara, officials said. James Horner is best known for his scores to James Cameron’s Aliens, Titanic and Avatar. Other treasures are his scores to Braveheart, Casper, Sneakers, The Rocketeer, Krull and 2 Star Trek movies, The Wrath of Kahn and the Search for Spock. He will be missed by many!