UK composer Monty Norman, who was best known for composing the theme tune to the James Bond films, has died aged 94.
The news was released via his website in a statement which reported that he died today (July 11) after a short illness.
Norman began his career as a singer before transitioning to composing in the late 1950s.
After being recognised for his work on West End musicals, he was asked by producer Cubby Broccoli to write the theme tune for the first James Bond instalment Dr. No in 1962.
Later, John Barry re-arranged the theme and subsequently became associated with the composition, leading Norman to file and win three libel suits against various publications that reported this error.
His other film score credits include the Hammer film The Two Faces of Dr Jekyll and Bob Hope’s Call Me Bwana.
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