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Mark Smythe, Composer and Professor, Dies on Hiking Trail at 53
Variety
May 11, 2026 · 29s listen
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Mark Smythe, a New Zealand-born and L.A.-based composer, died Saturday after a medical emergency on the Mount Wilson hiking trail near Los Angeles. He was 53. The L.A. Coroner’s office reported that the cause of death was cardiovascular disease. The rescue team said in a statement, “Sierra Madre Search and Rescue extends our condolences to […]
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