Memorial Page for Jerry Herman (née Gerald Sheldon Herman)

Jul 10, 1931 – Dec 26, 2019(88 years)Died in:Miami, Miami-Dade County

American composer and lyricist

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Biography

Birthplace

New York City, New York

Place of Death

Miami, Miami-Dade County

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

lung disease

Occupation(4)

composer pianistlyricistsongwriter

Awards(7)

Theatre World Special AwardKennedy Center HonorsJohnny Mercer Awardstar on Hollywood Walk of Famehonorary doctor of the University of MiamiTony Award for Best Original ScoreTony Award for Best Musical

Education(3)

Parsons School of DesignUniversity of MiamiHenry Snyder High School

Jerry Herman (* July 10, 1931 in New York City; † December 26, 2019 in Miami) was an american composer and lyricist. He was 88 years old. His education included Parsons School of Design, University of Miami and Henry Snyder High School. He received 7 awards, including Theatre World Special Award, Kennedy Center Honors. His cause of death was lung disease.

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Born in New York City, New York

1931

Tony Award for Best Original Score

1964

Hello, Dolly!

Tony Award for Best Musical

1964

Hello, Dolly!

honorary doctor of the University of Miami

1980

Tony Award for Best Original Score

1984

La Cage aux Folles

Johnny Mercer Award

1987

Theatre World Special Award

1999

Died in Miami, Miami-Dade County (lung disease)

2019

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Jerry Herman (née Gerald Sheldon Herman). Forever remembered.