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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.
