Tom Lehrer, Master of Musical Satire and Mathematics, Dies at 97
The world has lost a unique voice of intellectual wit and darkly comic brilliance. Tom Lehrer, the Harvard-trained mathematician who became one of America’s most influential and beloved musical satirists, died peacefully at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on July 26, 2025. He was 97. His death was confirmed by longtime friend David Herder. Lehrer leaves … Read more