Lalo Schifrin, one of Hollywood’s pre-eminent composers since his rise to prominence in the 1960s, passed away on June 26, 2025 due to complications from pneumonia. He was 93 years old. Lalo Schifrin is well known as the original composer for the iconic Mission: Impossible theme that originally served as the intro to the 1966 television series that kickstarted the franchise. Mission: Impossible would eventually see a revival, first as a 1988 series, and subsequently as a blockbuster film franchise starring Tom Cruise that’s still running strong. Lalo Schifrin is survived by his wife Donna, and the couple’s three children.

Lalo Schifrin cemented his place in Hollywood pop culture with his work on the original Mission: Impossible television series, which first premiered on CBS in 1966. Aside from that, Schifrin has also worked on the films Cool Hand Luke (1967), Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry films, and Bruce Lee’s iconic action flick Enter the Dragon (1973).

For more news and updates from the world of OTT, and celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood, keep reading Indiatimes Entertainment.

First Published:

Jun 27, 2025, 13:31 IST