Ryuichi Sakamoto, Oscar-Winning Japanese Musician, Dies at 71 - The Japan News

TOKYO(Reuters) - Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Oscar-winning Japanese composer famed for his scores for The Last Emperor, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence and other films, has died aged 71, the Yomiuri Shimbun daily reported on Sunday. Sakamoto was also known for his work with the pioneering electronic music band Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) which he co-founded.

Oscar-Winning Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto Dead at 71

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