Leslie Bricusse, the Academy Award-winning songwriter who worked on numerous film and theater productions, has died at the age of 90

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Some of Bricusse's best-known works include "Pure Imagination" from Mel Stuart's Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, as well as the James Bond themes “Goldfinger" and "You Only Live Twice."⁠

Pure Imagination is such an amazing song, especially when Gene Wilder sung it

Leslie Bricusse, ‘Willy Wonka,’ ‘Goldfinger’ Songwriter, Dies at 90

Leslie Bricusse, the Oscar-winning songwriter of the theme from Goldfinger and songs for Dr. Dolittle and Willy Wonka, has died.

variety.com

 

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RIP.