<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Renowned composer Lalo Schifrin, who composed iconic Hollywood tunes, died on Thursday at the age of 93, according to US media reports.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;"> </span></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:760/507;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/90d63dfb-e233-4ad9-91ec-434657258ccf.webp" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Shiffrin's son confirms death</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Ryan Shiffrin, the late actor's son, confirmed his father's death to several entertainment media outlets, without providing further details about the circumstances of his death.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Who is Lalo Schifrin? An artistic journey from Argentina to Hollywood</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Lalo Schifrin was born in Argentina, but made his name as one of Hollywood's most prominent film score composers. A pianist and conductor, he composed music for over 100 films, combining jazz, symphonic music, funk, and folk. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:760/428;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/1f3237b4-23a1-4c3c-9523-11c2a75b0e92.webp" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Nominations and Awards: Unforgettable Achievements</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Throughout his career, Schifrin has received six Academy Award nominations, including an Honorary Oscar in 2018 for his lifetime achievement, an award that has only been given to two other composers: Ennio Morricone and Quincy Jones.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">His most prominent cinematic works</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Among Lalo Schifrin's most famous works:<br></p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mustang car chase music from the movie "Bullitt" starring Steve McQueen.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Blending East and West in the music of Bruce Lee's "Enter the Dragon."</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The funky rhythm in "Dirty Harry".</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The creative blend of jazz and folk in "Cool Hand Luke."<br><br></li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">"Mission Impossible" Music: The Melody That Has Defied Time</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Despite dozens of distinguished works, Schifrin's most famous achievement remains the theme song for "Mission: Impossible," which he composed for the 1960s TV series and later developed into the main musical element in the Tom Cruise film series.<br> This work won two Grammy Awards, in addition to widespread acclaim as one of the most melodies associated with the atmosphere of suspense and espionage.<br> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Enjoy interesting and useful content with</span> an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording"><span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">podcast</span></a> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.</span> <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:856/490;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/a28699e9-6592-47fe-a766-315c1831f475.webp" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);font-size:١٫٠٠em;">The Academy mourns him.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">In a touching farewell, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences mourned the late composer via its official Twitter account, praising his musical legacy, which will live on in the memory of the seventh art.</span><br></p>