Tom Lehrer, master of musical satire and mathematics, dies at 97

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Tom Lehrer, the celebrated satirist, singer-songwriter, and mathematician renowned for his darkly humorous songs, passed away at 97. Lehrer gained fame in the 1950s and 60s with satirical songs featured on 'That Was the Week That Was.' Despite his musical success, he focused on academia, teaching at prestigious universities and later released his songs into the public domain.