Leslie Bricusse, the Oscar and Grammy-winning songwriter who wrote memorable songs and lyrics for films including ‘Willy Wonka' and ‘Goldfinger,' has died at age 90
, the Oscar and Grammy-winning songwriter who wrote lyrics for Bond theme songs and memorable tunes for. He was 90.
His son, Adam Bricusse, announced the news on Facebook. “My Dearest Father, passed away peacefully this morning,” “Please raise a glass for him.” He also quoted the line “Sleep in peace when the day is done” from “Feeling Good,” a song his father penned with Anthony Newley for the 1965 musical, which was later made famous by Nina Simone and covered by many others through the years.
The London-born composer, lyricist and playwright won two Oscars, including for “Talk to the Animals” from, which he cowrote with Henry Mancini. He earned a Grammy in 1962 for “What Kind of Fool Am I,” which he cowrote with Newley for their musical
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