English musicians who died due to Liver cancer
Here are 1 famous musicians from England died in Liver cancer:
Lionel Bart
Lionel Bart (August 1, 1930 Stepney-April 3, 1999 Hammersmith) also known as Lionel Begleiter was an English composer, lyricist, writer and film score composer.
Discography: Oliver, Oliver! (Original Broadway Cast), Oliver!, Oliver! (1960 original London Cast), Oliver (1962 London Cast), Oliver!, Oliver! (2009 London cast) and We Remember Them Well.
Lionel Bart was born to a Jewish family in the East End of London. As a child, he showed an early interest in music and taught himself to play the piano. He left school at the age of 15 and started working in a printing factory. However, music remained his passion and he started pursuing it seriously in his late teens.
His breakthrough came in 1959 with the musical "Oliver!", which was based on Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist". The musical was a massive success and ran for over 2,600 performances in London's West End. It also won the Tony Award for Best Original Score when it opened on Broadway in 1963.
After the success of "Oliver!", Lionel Bart became one of the most sought-after composers in the industry. He composed the scores for several musicals, including "Blitz!" and "Maggie May". He also wrote the theme song for the James Bond film "From Russia With Love".
Despite his success, Lionel Bart struggled with alcoholism and financial problems for much of his life. He lived in relative obscurity in his later years, although his music continued to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.
Lionel Bart is remembered as one of the most talented and influential composers of his generation. His music has had a lasting impact on the world of musical theatre and his legacy lives on through his many classic songs.
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