Music legend and synthesizer pioneer Vangelis — best known for composing the Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner soundtracks — has passed away at the age of 79.
We've often heard that we don't know what we've got until it's gone and sadly, that is often true of the people whose hard work filled us with wonder. Usually, that's because they didn't snag the spotlight on their own and preferred to work behind the scenes but some popular favorites that will always give us comfort wouldn't have existed without them.
And while Vangelis enjoyed a great deal of success as a composer, it's entirely possible to hear some of his most iconic work without knowing much about the man behind it.
So today, we honor Vangelis and the great contributions he's made to the worlds of music and cinema.