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James Horner: Tributes pour in for late composer

By Lauren Moraski

Updated on: June 23, 2015 / 6:54 PM EDT / CBS News

Tributes for James Horner are flooding social media with news that a plane registered to the Oscar-winning composer crashed in Southern California.

On Tuesday, Horner's personal assistant confirmed he died Monday at the controls of his single-engine plane.

Horner composed music for the films "Titanic," "Alien," "Apollo 13," "Field of Dreams," "Braveheart" and "A Beautiful Mind," just to name a few.

The news has prompted some of the biggest names in Hollywood to speak up about his talent and legacy. See how stars are remembering Horner:

"Rene and I are deeply saddened by the tragic death of James Horner. We will miss him." http://t.co/7BRTs0phWD
-- Celine Dion (@celinedion) June 23, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of James Horner. #abeautifulmind
-- Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) June 23, 2015

Brilliant Composer James Horner, friend & collaborator on 7 movies has tragically died in a plane crash. My heart aches for his loved ones.
-- Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) June 23, 2015

#JAMES HORNER composed the score to Volunteers, the movie that @tomhanks & I did in 1985. Beautiful score. Prayers 4 James and his family.
-- Rita Wilson (@RitaWilson) June 23, 2015

Incredibly saddened to hear about the loss of James Horner. I grew up loving his work. He leaves behind a spectacular musical legacy.
-- Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) June 23, 2015

I still listen to 'The land before time' soundtrack on set when I need a good cry. Big part of my childhood. #RIPJamesHorner
-- #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) June 23, 2015

To work with James Horner was one of the biggest moments of my life. He was such a kind soul, I'm so saddened
-- Leona Lewis (@leonalewis) June 23, 2015

James Horner: from Star Trek to Avatar - 10 of his best film scores in clips http://t.co/lLPJa8dUuU
-- Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) June 23, 2015

There is nothing that shaped my movie-going experience more than the musical genius of James Horner. He will live on through the ages.
-- Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) June 23, 2015

"Rene and I are deeply saddened by the tragic death of James Horner. We will miss him." http://t.co/7BRTs0phWD
— Celine Dion (@celinedion) June 23, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of James Horner. #abeautifulmind
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) June 23, 2015

Brilliant Composer James Horner, friend & collaborator on 7 movies has tragically died in a plane crash. My heart aches for his loved ones.
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) June 23, 2015

#JAMES HORNER composed the score to Volunteers, the movie that @tomhanks & I did in 1985. Beautiful score. Prayers 4 James and his family.
— Rita Wilson (@RitaWilson) June 23, 2015

Incredibly saddened to hear about the loss of James Horner. I grew up loving his work. He leaves behind a spectacular musical legacy.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) June 23, 2015

I still listen to 'The land before time' soundtrack on set when I need a good cry. Big part of my childhood. #RIPJamesHorner
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) June 23, 2015

To work with James Horner was one of the biggest moments of my life. He was such a kind soul, I'm so saddened
— Leona Lewis (@leonalewis) June 23, 2015

James Horner: from Star Trek to Avatar - 10 of his best film scores in clips http://t.co/lLPJa8dUuU
— Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) June 23, 2015

There is nothing that shaped my movie-going experience more than the musical genius of James Horner. He will live on through the ages.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) June 23, 2015

Lauren Moraski

Lauren Moraski is managing editor of entertainment at CBSNews.com

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