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The Carpenters' composer Roger Nichols dead at 84

Roger Nichols, the composer behind hits for The Carpenters, has passed away.

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By Lizzie Baker

Friday, May 23, 2025 8:30 AM

By Lizzie Baker

Friday, May 23, 2025 8:30 AM

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Roger Nichols is best known for composing music for The Carpenters
Roger Nichols is best known for composing music for The Carpenters
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'We've Only Just Begun' composer Roger Nichols has died aged 84.

The multi-instrumentalist behind the Carpenters' biggest hits passed away "peacefully" on May 17.

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