Josh Groban, Celine Dion & More React to Death of TITANIC Composer James Horner

As BWW reported earlier today, two-time Oscar-winning composer James Horner has died in a plane crash. An experienced pilot, the 61-year-old was flying his small aircraft when it crashed north of Santa Barbara, California.

The musician was perhaps best known for composing the score for James Cameron's Titanic, which earned him two Academy Awards, one for Best Score and a second for co-writing the original song "My Heart Will Go On", performed by Celine Dion. He also composed the score for Cameron's Avatar and was on board to pen the music for the upcoming sequels.

Horner also wrote the Oscar-nominated scores for the films A Beautiful Mind, Braveheart, Apollo 13 and Field of Dreams, all of which were also nominated for Best Picture (the first two won the award), along with Cameron's Aliens and THE SONG "Somewhere Out There" for An American Tail.

Stars of stage, screen and music took to social media to share their reaction to the tragic news:

Celine Dion wrote on her official site: "Rene and I are deeply saddened by the tragic death of James Horner. He will always remain a great composer in our hearts. James played an important part in my career. We will miss him. We offer his family and friends our deepest sympathy."

Russell Crowe: My sincere condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of James Horner. #abeautifulmind

Ron Howard: Brilliant Composer James Horner, friend & collaborator on 7 movies has tragically died in a plane crash. My heart aches for his loved ones.

Josh Groban: He wrote me a song that has such special meaning to me. We'll always remember you, James. RIP

Seth MacFarlane: Incredibly saddened to hear about the loss of James Horner. I grew up loving his work. He leaves behind a spectacular musical legacy.

Debra Messing: We lost a MASTER today. RIP James Horner. Your music will live forever.

Rita Wilson: #JAMES HORNER composed the score to Volunteers, the movie that @tomhanks & I did in 1985. Beautiful score. Prayers 4 James and his family.

Diane Warren: RIP James Horner. Thank U for the beautiful music. We will miss what beautiful music was yet to come

Leona Lewis: To work with James Horner was one of the biggest moments of my life. He was such a kind soul, I'm so saddened

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