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Stephen Sondheim

Date of Death: November 26, 2021 (91)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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From: Photo Flash: Stephen Sondheim Receives 2015 Carl Sandburg Literary Award in Chicago

The Chicago Public Library Foundation and the Chicago Public Library presented the 16th annual Carl Sandburg Literary Award to legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Universally heralded for his immense contributions to musical theater in a career spanning more than 50 years, Sondheim was at the Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner tonight, October 21, 2015 at The Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Road) on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago. The event was attended by almost 700 and raised more than $1.5 million to support the initiatives of the Chicago Public Library. Scroll down for photos!

Date Taken: 2015-10-21

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