With great sadness, the world mourns the loss of Jerry Goldsmith, the beloved composer and conductor who passed away on July 21, 2004, at the age of 75. A five-time Grammy winner, Goldsmith began his musical career as a child prodigy concert pianist. After high school, he studied music composition and arranging at the University of Southern California with Miklós Rózsa, and he later became one of the leading film composers of the 20th century. In a career spanning over six decades, Goldsmith composed music for more than 140 films, television series, and classic television shows, including the scores for mini-series such as "Roots," features such as "Planet of the Apes," and television shows like "The Waltons" and "Dr. Kildare." His soundtracks for staggeringly successful films such as "L.A. Confidential," "The Omen," "Total Recall," "Basic Instinct," and "First Knight" were highly praised by Directors, producers, and fans alike. In recognition of his lifetime of accomplishment, Goldsmith received an Oscar nomination for Best Musical score for his work on the film "The Omen" and an Emmy award for the title music for "Star Trek: Voyager." He also garnered several Golden Globe and Saturn Award nominations. His music's legacy will live on for generations to come from the profound impact it had on the world of film music. He is survived by his loving family and friends, who remember him fondly.