Composer Monty Norman, who wrote the theme for the James Bond films, has died at the age of 94. Norman began his career singing in big bands before forging a career writing for musicals and films such as Songbook, Poppy and Make Me An Offer.
A statement on his official website said: "It is with sadness we share the news that Monty Norman died on 11th July 2022 after a short illness".
Norman was born Monty Noserovitch in Stepney, east London, to Jewish parents and was evacuated from London during the early days of the Blitz. Aged 16, his mother bought him a guitar, having knocked the seller's price down from £17 to £15, and he soon found the music of the Beatles and Eric Clapton.
