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Sheldon Harnick
American lyricist and songwriter (1924–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sheldon Mayer Harnick (April 30, 1924 – June 23, 2023) was an American lyricist and songwriter best known for his collaborations with composer Jerry Bock on musicals such as Fiorello!, She Loves Me, and Fiddler on the Roof.
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Birth name | Sheldon Mayer Harnick |
Born | (1924-04-30)April 30, 1924 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | June 23, 2023(2023-06-23) (aged 99) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Musical theater |
Occupation(s) | Lyricist |
Years active | 1949–2023 |
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