Tom Lehrer, the renowned satirical songwriter and mathematician, has died at the age of 97 at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lehrer was best known for his humorous and politically charged songs during the 1950s and 1960s, which gained widespread popularity despite the serious political climate that eventually made it difficult for him to continue writing music. Beyond his musical career, Lehrer was a respected academic mathematician and spent part of the 1950s working at the National Security Agency (NSA) for two years. His unique blend of wit and intellect left a lasting impact on both the fields of mathematics and musical satire.