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Tom Lehrer's iconic songs: Musical gems from satirical genius

Tom Lehrer, the celebrated musician and satirist renowned for his dark humor and sharp wit, has died at 97. The Harvard mathematician rose to prominence in the 1950s and 60s with his clever, politically charged songs. Lehrer's iconic tunes like ‘The Elements’ and ‘Poisoning Pigeons in the Park’ blended comedy with social commentary.