Sheldon Harnick, Lyricist Behind Broadway Classics Like ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ Dies at 99

Sheldon Harnick, a legendary Broadway lyricist, passed away at the age of 99 in New York City.
Harnick collaborated with composer Jerry Bock to write musicals like “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Fiorello!,” and “She Loves Me.”
“Fiddler on the Roof” became a massive success, winning several Tony Awards and becoming the longest-running musical in Broadway history at the time.
Harnick had a gift for crafting lyrics that sounded natural and gave voice to a wide range of characters.
Harnick received many honors over his career, including Tony and Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.