Singer-songwriter Tom Lehrer, who gained prominence for his political satire, has reportedly died at the age of 97.

A mathematician by training, he acquired a devoted following with songs that set sardonic lyrics to music that was often maddeningly cheerful.

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Tom Lehrer, an influential musical satirist who came to fame with songs addressing topical events in the '50s and '60s, has ...

In a surprising cultural crossover moment, Lehrer once sent a handwritten letter to 2 Chainz after learning the rap artist had sampled his music for the 2012 song “Dope Peddler.” ...

Distraught fan messages are pouring in, including a touching tribute from comedian "Weird Al" Yankovic to his "musical hero." ...

Tom Lehrer, a mathematician and satirist whose musical influence peaked in the 1950s and ’60s with his topical songs, died on ...

LOS ANGELES — Tom Lehrer, the popular song satirist who lampooned marriage, politics, racism and the Cold War, then largely ...

Washington: Tom Lehrer, the acclaimed humorist and pianist whose satirical songs made him one of America's favorite prophets ...

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