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Composer Mark Smythe Dies of Heart Attack on Trail

5/12/2026

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  • The Examiner ruled Mark Smythe died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease on the Mount Wilson Trail in California on May 9, 2026.
  • CPR was performed as rescue crews arrived, leading to Mark Smythe pronounced dead.
  • Mark Smythe chaired the Composing for Visual Media program, served as COO of Society of Composers, and earned an SCL nomination for his Hulu score.
  • Composer Bear McCreary and colleagues posted tributes urging to cherish loved ones.