British composer Monty Norman, best known for writing the iconic theme music for the James Bond films, died on Monday at the age of 94, his official website announced.
“It is with sadness we share the news that Monty Norman died on 11th July 2022 after a short illness,” read the statement.
Born Monty Noserovitch to Jewish parents in the East End of London in 1928, Norman got his first guitar when he was 16. He performed with big bands and in a variety double act with comedian Benny Hill before writing songs for early British rockers Cliff Richard and Tommy Steele and composing for stage musicals including “Make Me an Offer,” “Expresso Bongo,” “Songbook” and “Poppy.”
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Norman was hired by producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli to compose a theme for the first James Bond film, “Dr. No,” released in 1962.
His other credits included ‘So Who Needs Marriage?’ and ‘Pinocchio’. Norman also won Evening Standard, Olivier and Ivor Novello best musical awards for ‘Songbook’ in 1979 and 1981.
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