The entertainment world mourns the loss of Marilyn Bergman, the celebrated lyricist who co-wrote some of Barbra Streisand's most iconic songs and won three Academy Awards. She passed away at the age of 99.
Bergman, alongside her husband Alan Bergman, formed one of Hollywood's most successful songwriting partnerships. Their work included the Oscar-winning theme from Yentl, performed by Streisand, and the timeless ballad The Way We Were.
A Legacy of Timeless Music
Over six decades, the Bergmans crafted lyrics for countless classics, earning them a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Their collaborations with composers like Marvin Hamlisch and Michel Legrand resulted in unforgettable melodies that defined generations.
Honours and Accolades
In addition to their three Oscars, the duo received two Emmys, four Grammys, and a Tony nomination. Their songs became synonymous with Hollywood's golden age of musical storytelling.
Barbra Streisand, who frequently performed Bergman-penned songs, paid tribute to her late collaborator, calling her work "poetry set to music."
