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Composer John Williams accepts the 44th Life Achievement Award presented to him by his longtime friend and collaborator, Steven Spielberg.

The Tribute took place at the Dolby Theatre on June 9, 2016 in Hollywood, California. Paying tribute to Williams were presenters, performers and guests including Drew Barrymore, Kobe Bryant, Chris Columbus, Gustavo Dudamel, Will Ferrell, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Mark Hamill, Tom Hanks, Bryce Dallas Howard, Cloris Leachman, George Lucas, Seth MacFarlane, Steve Martin, Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Itzhak Perlman and Daisy Ridley.

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