French electronic composer Pierre Henry -- whose music inspired the theme tune of the American animated television series "Futurama" -- has died at the age of 89, his assistant said Thursday.
French electronic music star Jean-Michel Jarre led the tributes to Henry, who he said had opened the way for his own music.
"He leaves behind an enormous and impressive body of work, and I hope France grants him the homage that he deserves.".
A thought for the French composer Pierre Henry who passed away today https://t.co/jKl4VYIpOW — Anne-So (@lacrevette85) July 6, 2017.
Never one to be unduly hamstrung by modesty, Henry liked to call himself "the father of modern music".
"With Pierre Schaeffer, Pierre Henry gave me the inspiration at the end of the 1960s to set out on my own path," he added. »