The famous German composer James Last, gave the world an incredibly fashionable song "the Lonely goatherd", has died in Florida. The cause of death was a brief serious illness.

The Lasta was 86 years old. Of his death was stated by the initiators of the performances - Berlin the company Semmel Concerts. His Manager approved this fact. Cause of death was "a brief serious illness", what specifically is not installed. We only know that the composer died in the family, informs the edition " Mirror."

On the official web-site Lasta call him a great man who lived for the music and become a part of her history. "We say farewell to a person, friend and visionary, strength, openness, skill, determination and the will to life which became an example and inspiration for many generations", - is told in the news. Farewell ceremony with the musician will be held in Hamburg, the exact date is not called. Bury Lasta in the foreseeable few weeks.

James Last is a German composer, arranger and conductor. Born in Bremen on April 17, 1929. The first public performance Lasta occurred in the composition of the Hans-G
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