Tom Lehrer, Influential Musical Satirist and Mathematician, Dies at 97
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Tom Lehrer, a renowned musical satirist known for his sharp wit and social commentary in the 1950s and '60s, has died at age 97 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lehrer was celebrated for his humorous songs that tackled politics, nuclear issues, and social themes, influencing generations of comedians and musicians. He later dedicated himself to teaching mathematics at the university level.
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