Joel Goldsmith, son of legendary composer Jerry Goldsmith, died of cancer today at the age of 54.

Joel Goldsmith Dead: 'Star Trek' And 'Stargate' Composer Dies At 54 (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/01/joel-goldsmith-dead-star-trek-stargate-dies_n_1467429.html)

He will be sorely missed.

Like his father before him.

instead of doing the obvious and copying his father's famous style, he created his own excellent style. he will be greatly missed.