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Alan Bergman Dies at 99, Capping Six Decades of Iconic Songwriting

His lyrics for film and television earned Oscars, Grammys, Emmys

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Overview

  • Alan Bergman died at his home in Los Angeles on July 17, as confirmed by family spokesman Ken Sunshine.
  • He experienced respiratory issues in recent months but continued writing songs until his passing.
  • Over six decades, he and his wife, Marilyn Bergman, penned hundreds of songs including “The Windmills of Your Mind,” “The Way We Were” and themes for Maude, Good Times and Alice.
  • The duo won three Academy Awards from 16 nominations and also collected multiple Grammy and Emmy prizes.
  • He is survived by his daughter, Julie, and a granddaughter, and his legacy is honored through the ASCAP Foundation’s Alan and Marilyn Bergman Lyric Award.