Plas Johnson, Legendary Saxophonist Behind “The Pink Panther” Theme Song, Dies at 94
The music world is mourning the loss of legendary jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson, whose unforgettable tenor saxophone solo on Henry Mancini’s The Pink Panther Theme became one of the most recognizable melodies in film history. Johnson died on July 15, 2026, at his home in the Los Angeles area. He was 94 years old, just days shy of his 95th…