IrelandPlas Johnson, a renowned US jazz saxophonist best known for his iconic solo on the Pink Panther Theme, has died at the age of 94. Born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, Johnson passed away on July 15th in Granada Hills, Los Angeles, as reported by local media outlets including the Los Angeles jazz radio station KKJZ and the Donaldsonville Chief. His death was confirmed through social media posts from family members in Louisiana. Johnson's contribution to the Pink Panther Theme, composed by Henry Mancini, earned critical acclaim and multiple awards, including three Grammy Awards. He began his music career performing with his family and later became a session musician in Los Angeles, collaborating with notable artists such as BB King, Frank Sinatra, and Marvin Gaye.
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