Laurie Johnson British composer sound recording from the famous sixties television series ‘Avengers’, has died at the age of 96, music publisher Bucks Music Group reported on Monday.

Johnson, who He composed music for other series, including ‘The Professionals’, he died on the 16th “in his sleep”, he indicated his family. The family said so in a note The musician left “a legacy that will always echo in our hearts.”

“Laurie’s music has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. Throughout his illustrious careercomposed numerous iconic scores, themes and soundtracks that graced our lives in film, television, theater and radiohe added.

“We remember Laurie as an extraordinary person who passionately embraced life and brought joy to so many people. His kindness, compassion and infectious sense of fun and laughter will be greatly missed by all who knew him.“.

The soundtrack of ‘Avengers’, the series that originally had actors Diana Rigg and Patrick Macneeit was also used in the ‘The New Avengers’ sequence, with Joanna Lumley and Macnee.

Born in London on 7 February 1927, Johnson studied at the Royal College and began composing scores in the 1950s before entering the world of television to work on music for children’s series.

In 2014, the late Queen Elizabeth II. she honored him with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to music. A year later, Johnson created the musical piece ‘Vivat Regina’ (Long Live the Queen) to mark the year in which Elizabeth II. became the longest-serving sovereign in British history. (AND)