James Bond theme composer Monty Norman dies

AFP, London

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. 

Norman was born Monty Noserovitch in east London, to Jewish parents, on April 4, 1928. He began his singing career with big bands before turning to composing, penning songs for musicals and films including Songbook and Poppy and Make Me An Offer and for pop 

stars such as Cliff Richard.