Oscar-winning film composer Maurice Jarre has passed at the age of 84. Jarre is best known for writing the haunting song "Lara's Theme" from the film "Doctor Zhivago.". The composer lived in his California villa, having made his home here to create the extensive and treasured film contributions he's famous for. Jarre leaves a remarkable film library of soundtrack best sellers. The composer penned dozens of scores for some of Hollywood's most prominent directors, tapped by many of the best producers to work with them, which also provided immediate character identity for some of the finest actors, many of whom were also our clients you can see listed in our photo gallery. He won Oscars for his music for "Doctor Zhivago," "Lawrence of Arabia," and "Passage to India," and was nominated for an additional six Academy Awards. Jarre was born in France, with awards of recognition and excellence for his visionary film scores from the French and other European film industries. He studied music at the Conservatoire de Paris before starting his career composing scores for film and theatrical productions. ISA assisted Msr. Jarre with his household needs from the time when he first came to California. He has lived in the U.S. for decades.