September 9, 2008 10:43

French composer Hector Zazou passes away

Bjork collaborator was 60

French composer Hector Zazou passes away

French composer Hector Zazou died yesterday (September 8), aged 60.

Zazou, who fell seriously ill earlier this year, was a producer and collaborator who fused classical influences with electronic music.

He worked with the likes of Bjork, Siouxsie Sioux and Japan's David Sylvian during his thirty-two-year career.

His most recently completed album, 'In The House Of Mirrors', is due for release imminently.

A spokesperson from his label Crammed, said: "He will be hugely missed."

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