British composer George Fenton died on October 5, 2026, according to the announcement attributed to his website. Across more than five decades, he composed for over 100 films, including Groundhog Day, Dangerous Liaisons, and Gandhi, whose score he shared with Ravi Shankar. His work earned five Academy Award nominations, alongside BAFTA, Emmy, and Ivor Novello honors. In 2023, he was appointed CBE for services to music—a recognition of a career that helped shape how audiences experienced stories.