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Mark Snow, composer of ‘X Files’ theme, dead at 78

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Mark Snow, the acclaimed composer known for the distinctively eerie theme for 'The X Files' and music for over 200 episodes and two feature films of the show, has died at age 78. He passed away on Friday at his residence in Connecticut. Snow, born Martin Fulterman, also composed for other TV series like 'Blue Bloods' and 'Smallville' and received 15 Emmy nominations.

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  1. 1 August 26, 1946: Mark Snow (Martin Fulterman) born in Brooklyn, New York
  2. 2 Late 1970s: Began composing music for television
  3. 3 1996: 'The X Files' main theme released as a single and charted internationally
  4. 4 Friday (July 4, 2025): Mark Snow dies at age 78 in Connecticut
  • Loss of a prolific television composer
  • Impact on the entertainment industry
What: Mark Snow, a renowned television composer, has died.
When: Friday (July 4, 2025), at age 78.
Where: His residence in Connecticut, U.S.
Why: Cause of death was not provided.
How: He passed away.

Mark Snow, the acclaimed composer known for the distinctively eerie theme for 'The X Files' and music for over 200 episodes and two feature films of the show, has died at age 78. He passed away on Friday at his residence in Connecticut. Snow, born Martin Fulterman, also composed for other TV series like 'Blue Bloods' and 'Smallville' and received 15 Emmy nominations.