Stephen Sondheim

American composer and lyricist

Born: 22 March 1930, Manhattan
Died: 26 November 2021, aged 91
Birth name: Stephen Joshua Sondheim

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Stephen Joshua Sondheim (March 22, 1930 – November 26, 2021) was an American composer and lyricist. Considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century theater, he is credited with reinventing the American musical. He received numerous accolades, including eight Tony Awards, eight Grammy Awards and five Olivier Awards. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1982 and awarded the Kennedy Center Honor in 1993 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.

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