Tom Lehrer Age, Death, Wife, Songs, Net Worth, Biography

Who was Tom Lehrer? Biography, Wiki

Tom Lehrer was a mathematician by day, razor-sharp satirist by night. With a piano and a wicked wit, he skewered politics, academia, and human folly, leaving an indelible mark on comedy. Though he famously quipped, “If one person is inspired to say something nasty after hearing my songs, it’s all worthwhile,” his legacy is far kinder: timeless laughter.

Tom Lehrer Age

Born on April 9, 1928, in New York City, the age of Tom Lehrer was 97 years old at the time of death. He passed away peacefully at his Cambridge, Massachusetts home on July 27, 2025.

Short Bio And Some Quick Facts

Complete Real Name	Thomas Andrew Lehrer
Nickname	Tom Lehrer
Date of Birth	April 9, 1928
Age (at time of death)	97 years
Date of Death	July 27, 2025
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Place of Birth	New York, NY, USA
Place of Death	Cambridge, Massachusetts
Place of Residence	Cambridge, MA, United States
Father	Morris James Lehrer
Mother	Anna Waller
Sibling	1 (Sister)
Education	Bachelors (Mathematics)
Institute	Harvard University
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Satirist, Mathematician, Teacher
Death Cause	Unknown
Relationship Status	Married
Wife	Rowena “Rowie” Timmins (m.1952)
Children	No
Religion	Jewish
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Ashkenazi Jewish
Height	6 feet 0 inches
Weight	{Update Soon}
Eye color	Brown
Hair color	Black
Net Worth (At time of death)	In Between $1 million–5 million
Category	Biography

Education

He showed up at Harvard when he was just 15 and finished his math degree with magna cum laude honors in 1946. A year later, he picked up a master’s and then spent the next 15 years working toward a doctorate—which he never wrapped up.

Along the way, he shared his passion for numbers and stagecraft at MIT, Harvard, Wellesley and UC Santa Cruz, where he found creative ways to mix mathematics with musical theater.

Family

Tom Lehrer grew up in Manhattan, where his dad, Morris James Lehrer, and his mum, Anna Waller, kept things pretty low‑key. He has a younger sister—Tom prefers to keep her name out of the media. Even as his career took off, he always chose to keep family life tucked away from the public eye.

Wife

Was Tom Lehrer married? Yes, he wed Rowena “Rowie” Timmins in 1952 and they shared 67 years until her death in 2019.

Children

Tom and Rowie had no children. His creative offspring were his songs.

Career

He was a satirical superstar alongside math professor as well:

Here’s why he quit music: “I lost interest. Touring felt like doing high school again.”

Songs

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The mentioned-below are his famous songs:

• “The Elements“: Periodic table + Gilbert & Sullivan.

• “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park“: Dark humor anthem.

• “The Masochism Tango“: A twisted love song.

• “National Brotherhood Week“: Irony-drenched social commentary.

• His songs remain cult classics, sampled by artists like rapper 2 Chainz (“The Old Dope Peddler”).

Quotes

His wit was as sharp as a Scalpel:

• “Life is like a sewer: what you get out of it depends on what you put into it.”

• “It’s a sobering thought that when Mozart was my age, he’d been dead two years.”

• “Political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger won the Nobel Peace Prize.”

His quotes combine cynicism and charm.

Cause of Death

Tom Lehrer died in his sleep at 97. No specific cause was disclosed—fitting for a man who hated fuss.

Obituary

The final punchline about Tom Lehrer is:

Tom Lehrer—mathematician, satirist, and stealth rebel—left us July 27, 2025. He taught at Harvard and UC Santa Cruz, wrote songs that mocked everything from nukes to Boy Scouts, and retired before fame could bore him. Predeceased by wife Rowie, he leaves no children but millions laughing. As he’d say: “I am voting for Obama.”

Religion

Raised in a secular Jewish home; his work often lampooned religious hypocrisy (“The Vatican Rag”).

Ethnicity and Nationality

Tom Lehrer’s ethnicity was Ashkenazi Jewish and he held American nationality.

Height and Weight

How tall was Tom Lehrer? He stood 6’0″ (1.83 m) and his weight was never publicized; lean build in photos.

Net Worth

Tom Lehrer’s net worth was in between $1–5 million from music royalties, teaching, and album sales.

• Lived simply: “I could be making $3,000 a year teaching math. I don’t need this.”

• His net worth reflected his anti-materialist ethos.

Legacy

Here is the legacy of his career:

• Influence: Inspired “Weird Al” Yankovic, The Electric Company, and Broadway revue Tomfoolery.

• Principle: Released all songs to public domain (2020): “Take them. They’re yours.”

• Final Bow: No funeral; donations to math education requested.

“Irreverence is easy. What’s hard is wit.” — Tom Lehrer

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Social Media Handles

All the mentioned below are the social media handles of musician, song satirist, and  mathematician Tom Lehrer:

Homepage	www.theeducationisthub.com
Instagram	{Update Soon}
X (Formerly Twitter)	{Update Soon}