The music, film, television and theater communities bid farewell to Marilyn Bergman today, acknowledging the gifts she gave to each that will live on.Bergman passed at her home early on Saturday at age 93.
Online mourners focused on the timeless nature of her songs with husband Alan, as well as her gracious nature and long service to composers through her executive work.A few of the reactions:Marilyn and Alan Bergman with Michele Legrand wrote my favorite song, “How Do You Keep The Music Playing?
We lost Marilyn today, but her music keeps playing.https://t.co/iM1fITp9zz— Tony Bennett (@itstonybennett) January 8, 2022Marilyn and Alan Bergman were like family, as well as brilliant lyricists.We met over 60 years ago backstage at a little night club, and never stopped loving each other and working together.
Their songs are timeless, and so is our love.May she rest in peace.With love,Barbra pic.twitter.com/X0naCCkPVb— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) January 8, 2022There was only one Marilyn Bergman.
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