James Bond Films Theme Music Composer Monty Norman Dies at Age 94
- Monty Norman, 94, was a British composer who wrote the iconic theme for the James Bond films
- The famed lyricist's website confirmed his demise, stating he succumbed after a short illness
- Monty the British lyricist started as a singer for bands in the 1950s and is also known to have composed songs
British melodist Monty Norman, real moniker Noserovitch, famed for James Bond movie's iconic theme music has died.
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Short illness
Confirming his demise, the octogenarian's website stated he succumbed after a short sickness.
The site posted:
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“It is with sadness we share the news that Monty Norman died on 11th July 2022 after a short illness."
Dr No
Monty's famed theme song was initially used in the early sixties movie titled 'Dr No' and was adopted and used throughout the James Bond movie franchise.
Monty alongside music conductor John Barry are credited with composing the song.
According to New York Post, the Brit lyricist started as a singer for bands in the 1950s and is also known to have composed songs for Bob Hope and Tommy Steele.
Monty was born in the East End of London and was the son of immigrants.
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Meanwhile, the Nigerian movie industry lost yet another seasoned veteran, Lari Williams to the cold hands of death.The late actor passed away after battling an illness for a long time.
According to reports, Chief Williams succumbed to death on Sunday, February 27, 2022, in his home in Ikom, Cross River state.
Williams was famous for his roles in hit soap operas such as Village Headmaster, Ripples, and Mirror in The Sun.
The late actor during his lifetime was a poet, playwright and celebrated actor both in live theatre and on screen, earning him a prestigious national honour; Member of the Order of the Federal Republic in 2008.
Videos emerge showing late actor Gbadebo Osmond looking frail away from chubby self few days to his death
Nollywood actor Gbadebo Osmond’s death has continued to leave his fans shaken on social media especially after it was discovered that he wasn’t in the best of health before his demise.
The news made the rounds about the actor’s death after some of his colleagues announced it on social media. In a new development, videos were shared online showing Osmond in his last days and it has raised concerns from fans.
In the clip, the late actor looked very different from his usual chubby self as he appeared very thin even though he kept high spirits while bantering with his colleague in the video.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
