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The influential Japanese composer died March 28 from cancer. A wide-ranging musician, the Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder was a synth-pop idol and the writer of sweeping movie scores.

Ryuichi Sakamoto has died at the age of 71. Sakamoto died on March 28 after a multi-year battle with cancer.

The influential Japanese composer died March 28 from cancer. A wide-ranging musician, the Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder was a synth-pop idol and the writer of sweeping movie scores.

Ryuichi Sakamoto, the acclaimed Oscar-winning composer of film scores including Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence and The Last Emperor, has died.

Photo: Facebook Ryuichi Sakamoto has died aged 71....

Ryuichi Sakamoto, the legendary musician of Yellow Magic Orchestra and 'Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence' fame, has died – read the NME obituary

Japanese composer and electronic music pioneer behind the soundtrack for the 1983 film Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence

Japanese composer and actor Ryuichi Sakamoto has died aged 71. He was a pioneer of electronic music, and created stunningly beautiful film soundtracks.

Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Oscar-winning composer famous for his scores for 'The Last Emperor,' 'The Revenant,' and 'Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence,' has died at 71 from cancer.

The influential Japanese composer died March 28 from cancer. A wide-ranging musician, the Yellow Magic Orchestra co-founder was a synth-pop idol and the writer of sweeping movie scores.