Overview

• Alan Bergman died at 99 in his Los Angeles home on July 18, 2025, after battling respiratory problems.
• Despite declining health, he continued writing songs up until his passing.
• He won three Oscars—from 16 nominations—for “The Windmills of Your Mind” (1969), “The Way We Were” (1973) and lyrics for “Yentl” (1984).
• He and his late wife Marilyn Bergman teamed with composer Michel Legrand on many of their most celebrated film songs.
• Their work also earned two Golden Globes, three Grammys and four Emmys, underscoring their lasting impact on cinematic music.