Composer of iconic James Bond theme dead at 94

Luke Gentile

July 11, 06:11 PM July 11, 06:11 PM

Monty Norman, the man who composed the iconic theme for the James Bond films, died Monday at the age of 94.

Norman died after a brief illness, according to the composer's website.

"It is with sadness we share the news that Monty Norman died on 11th July 2022 after a short illness," the site states.

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Norman's work became was made famous in the 1962 James Bond film Dr. No, and the theme has since been used throughout the franchise.

"We recognized we needed a fresh, contemporary sound for the main theme, and in the up-and-coming young John Barry, we found a wonderful arranger, so the whole thing worked very well,” Norman said of the theme.

Norman, born Monty Noserovitch in London's East End, was a lyricist who got his start with big bands in the 1950s, according to a report.

He composed music for Bob Hope and Tommy Steele and later on was instrumental in 1958's Irma la Douce.

From 1997 to 2001, Norman and fellow Bond theme composer Barry engaged in a legal battle after Norman sued for libel and alleged he was the true composer.

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Norman was awarded 30,000 pounds, or roughly $35,000, the report noted.