Overview

• Bergman died July 17 at his home in Los Angeles at age 99 after months of respiratory issues, his family spokesman confirmed
• He continued to write songs until shortly before his death, sustaining his creative work despite declining health
• With Marilyn Bergman he earned three Oscars—for “The Windmills of Your Mind,” “The Way We Were” and the song score of “Yentl”—and a total of 16 Academy Award nominations
• The duo also crafted enduring television theme songs for series such as “Maude,” “Good Times,” “Alice” and “Brooklyn Bridge”
• He is survived by his daughter, Julie Bergman, and granddaughter, Emily Sender, and a private graveside service is planned