Sad news, Rayman fans – Remi Gazel, the composer of Rayman 1, has passed away today.

According to an update put out by Gazel’s wife, Gazel passed away after battling cancer for years. The funeral will be held on May 31, 2019.

Rémi mon mari vient de nous quitter.
Malgré sa lutte de tous les instants, son envie de vivre et le soutien permanent et indéfectible de ses proches, le cancer a eu raison de lui.
Les obsèques auront lieu au Pech Bleu à BEZIERS vendredi 31 à 9H45.
Nathalie GAZEL

— Rémi Gazel (@REMIGAZEL) May 26, 2019

Our thoughts and condolences go out to Gazel’s family, friends, and fans.