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Jazz legend Sir John Dankworth dies aged 82

February 7, 2010

SIR John Dankworth, the jazz legend has died aged 82, it was announced early today.

The saxophonist, who wrote the theme tune for The Avengers, Tomorrow’s World and Modesty Blaise, had been unwell for several months.

Dankworth, who was knighted in 2006, died yesterday at the King Edward VII hospital in London, his management said.

Dankworth, who was known as Johnny in his early career,was married to the singer Dame Cleo Laine for 52 years.