Laurie Johnson, composer of the soundtrack to the series “The Avengers”, has died.

Laura Johnsonthe composer of the soundtrack of The Avengers, the famous television series of the 60s, he died at 96 years old, as announced this Monday by the record label Bucks Music Group. Johnson, who has also composed soundtracks for other successful series, such as The professionals AND sea ​​spongehe died “while sleeping”, according to his relatives’ account.

The family of The famous composer and producer published a note in his memoryin which they emphasized that Laurie left “a legacy that will always resonate in our hearts.”

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

“Laurie’s music has touched the lives of millions of people All over the world. Throughout his illustrious career, he has composed numerous iconic scores, themes and soundtracks They have adorned our lives in cinema, television, theater and radio,” they added.

A life dedicated to music

Laura Johnson born in London on 7 February 1927. He studied music at Royal College of Music, prestigious conservatory located in his hometown. Around the 1950s he began composing soundtracks for films, and then entered the world of television.

At the beginning of his career, he was responsible for the soundtrack of several children’s series, among which he stands out Animal magic. In 1965 you composed the memorable soundtrack of The Avengers, the series in which the actors starred Diana Rigg and Patrick Macnee. This was one of the most important stages of his television career.

It was after this great success that Johnson founded Mark One Productionsthe television production company in charge of development The New Avengers AND The professionalsseries for which he also composed the soundtrack.

Laurie Johnson doesn’t just work in series and films: He also entered the world of theater. One of his most notable works in this field is the musical adaptation of the British opera Lock up your daughters (Lock up your daughters).

In 2014, Queen Elizabeth II granted the manufacturer the decoration of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his contribution to the world of music and culture in Great Britain.

A year later, Johnson created the musical piece Long live Regina (Long life to the Queen) to commemorate the year in which Elizabeth II became the longest-serving sovereign in British history.