Los Angeles, July 24 -- Saxophonist Plas Johnson, best known for the classic 'Pink Panther' theme song, has passed away at 94.

According to People, the musician died on July 15 at his Los Angeles residence, as confirmed by his kids Eric Johnson and Stephanie Oliver. They also revealed that their father recently performed at his retirement community.

Johnson died about a week before his 95th birthday on July 21.

Meanwhile, tributes have been pouring in for the musician. Harmonica player and record producer Bob Corritore remembered Johnson in a Facebook post.

"I just heard that we lost saxophone master Plas Johnson. Best known for his famous sax part on the Pink Panther theme, his mid-1950s sides were raw, rockin' jump blues instrumenta...