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Ryuichi Sakamoto: Japanese electronic music maestro dies

The renowned Japanese composer and producer Ryuichi Sakamoto, admired for his electronic music experimentation, has died aged 71.

He won awards - including an Oscar, a Grammy and Bafta - for his work as a solo artist and as a member of the Yellow Magic Orchestra.

Sakamoto had been diagnosed with cancer for a second time in 2021. His office said he died on Tuesday.

He starred in the film Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence with David Bowie in 1983.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65155073

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he was a great composer

Oh no... I'm truly sorry to hear this.