Film and Tv composer William Patrick Olvis, who was the son of actor and opera singer William Edward Olvis, passed away on May 6 in Malibu, California, after having lost his battle with throat cancer, according to reports.
Throughout his career, William Patrick composed the music for several movies and TV shows, which included 'Red Rock West,' 'Dr. Quinn,' 'Medicine Woman' and 'El Diablo,' Contactmusic reported.
William Patrick was also the winner of four most performed underscore awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (Ascap) in 1995, 1997, 1998 and 1999.