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Vangelis, the Greek 'Chariots of Fire' composer, dies at 79

| May 19, 2022 11:50 AM

By NICHOLAS PAPHITIS

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece — Vangelis, the Greek electronic composer who wrote the unforgettable Academy Award-winning score for the film “Chariots of Fire” and music for dozens of other movies, documentaries and TV series, has died at 79....

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