Willy Wonka and Goldfinger songwriter Leslie Bricusse dies aged 90

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He is behind iconic tunes including Pure Imagination and Candyman.

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Leslie Bricusse – the man behind the iconic songs of films including Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory as well asThe composer penned Candyman and Pure Imagination, alongside Anthony Newley, for the legendary 1971 Gene Wilder film, and was also behind lyrics to 007 themes Goldfinger and You Only Live Twice.

Bricusse’s artist son Adam Bricusse also shared the news on social media, writing: ‘My Dearest Father, passed away peacefully this morning….Please raise a glass for him …Sharing a tribute to the songwriter, Dame Joan Collins uploaded a photo alongside her ‘great friend’. ‘He and his beautiful Evie have been in my life for over 50 years. I will miss him terribly, as will his many friends.’Susanna Constantine replied to Adam’s tribute, writing: ‘Oh darling. So sorry to see this. He lived life to the absolute fullest with your beloved ma at his side. How lovely that you spent so much time with him. Sending all love, Lefty xxxx,’ while Orlando Bloom wrote: ‘So sorry Mate. What a legend. Sending so much love.

He was also behind the songs of many other musicals including Scrooge, Hook, alongside John Williams, 1989’s Sherlock Holmes: The Musical and Goodbye Mr Chips.

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