Sheldon Harnick, Lyricist of ‘Fiddler On The Roof,’ Passes Away at 99

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Sheldon Harnick, Lyricist of ‘Fiddler On The Roof,’ Passes Away at 99

Sheldon Harnick, the legendary lyricist behind the iconic musical Fiddler on the Roof, passed away on Friday at the age of 99. His contributions to Broadway were immeasurable, and his partnership with composer Jerry Bock produced some of the most beloved musicals of all time. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning Fiorello! to the charming She Loves Me, Harnick’s lyrics were always a highlight. But it was Fiddler on the Roof that truly cemented his legacy. The story of Tevye and his family in Imperial Russia captured hearts around the world, and songs like “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “If I Were a Rich Man” became instant classics. Harnick’s poignant lyrics about family and longing continue to resonate with audiences today. Though he may be gone, his music will live on forever.

Ava Lockwood

Ava, a film history enthusiast from Chicago, holds a degree in Film and Media Studies from Northwestern University. Her fascination with the Golden Age of Hollywood and her extensive research into the lives of iconic filmmakers like Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick inform her engaging articles on film history and analysis.

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