The composer of “Chariots of Fire” Vangelis died at the age of 79

Legend of music, Vangelisthe composer of such mass Hollywood hits as “Chariots of Fire” and “Runner on the Blade” died.

A spokesman for Vangelis confirmed that he died at a hospital in France, where he was being treated for the disease … but it is unclear what he was struggling with.

Vangelis was a self-taught musician who became famous after recording the 1981 film Chariots of Fire. The soundtrack topped the Billboard charts … and, remarkably, it won an Oscar for Best Original Music.

In addition to the Oscars, he scored a goal Ridley Scott1982 film “Blade Runner” … and wrote songs for films, including “Bounty”.

He was 79 years old.