Monty Norman, Composer of the James Bond Theme, Dies at 94

British composer Monty Norman on March 19, 2001. Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA via AP

LONDON—Monty Norman, a British composer who wrote the theme tune for the James Bond films, has died. He was 94.

A statement posted Monday on Norman’s official website said: “It is with sadness we share the news that Monty Norman died on 11th July 2022 after a short illness.”