Singer-songwriter Tom Lehrer, known for his sharp and witty songs about politics and society in the 1950s and 1960s, has d**d at the age of 97.<\/p>\n
Lehrer passed away on Saturday, July 26, at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His friend, David Herder, confirmed the news to The New York Times. His cause of d**th has not been shared.<\/p>\n
Tom Lehrer was an American singer-songwriter, satirist, pianist, and mathematician best known for his clever, humorous songs that poked fun at politics, culture, and everyday life. Born on April 9, 1928, in New York City,<\/p>\n
Lehrer showed an early talent for both music and academics. He began playing piano at a young age and entered Harvard University at just 15 years old, where he studied mathematics. Read more below<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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