Overview
- Charles Strouse, a prolific composer and three-time Tony Award winner, died at age 96 in New York City on May 15, 2025, as confirmed by his family.
- Strouse's seven-decade career included iconic Broadway musicals such as 'Annie,' 'Bye Bye Birdie,' and 'Applause,' along with numerous film scores and television themes.
- He was celebrated for creating enduring songs like 'Tomorrow,' 'Put on a Happy Face,' and 'Those Were the Days,' the theme for 'All in the Family.'
- Strouse was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Theatre Hall of Fame in 1986, cementing his legacy in American musical history.
- He is survived by his four children and eight grandchildren, following the death of his wife, Barbara Siman, in 2023.