What does the cryptic crossword clue "Popular English composer has died? I'm flabbergasted (1,5,3)" mean?

The definition is "I’m flabbergasted". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (abbreviation="Popular") + E (abbreviation="English") + VERDI (synonym="composer") + D (abbreviation="died?") = INEVERDID; definition: "I'm flabbergasted" The answer is INEVERDID.

Popular English composer has died? I'm flabbergasted (1,5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #28915 | 18 Across | 2022-11-15 flower

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