Marvin Hamlisch has died. He was 68 years old.
The renowned American composer has crafted some of the most memorable tunes of the 20th century, on screen, on the radio, and on Broadway.
For many, he is treasured for his work with Barbra Streisand, particularly creating the theme song of The Way We Were. While I'm not a fan of either the film or the song, I am a supporter of his other memorable works. His score for The Sting is still noteworthy in the pop culture zeitgeist, with "The Entertainer" being a highly used piece for commercials, television, and films. He also made many great Oscar-nominated or winning songs, including one of the best Bond tunes, "Nobody Does It Better." His highest acclaim, winning both a Tony and a Pulitzer, was his excellent musical score for A Chorus Line.
He will surely be missed.
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