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Stephen Sondheim Saluted By The Entertainment Community For His Giant Footprint On The Arts

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27.11.2021 - 02:21

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The unexpected death today of songwriter Stephen Sondheim will no doubt catch many by surprise, given his relatively robust persona, even at age 91.

But while his passing may shock, there is no doubt about the huge contributions he made to the American songbook during his groundbreaking 70-year career.Some of the early online reactions to his passing are below.

We’ll update as more come in..RIP Stephen Sondheim. Not just a genius but a truly wonderful person. He'd go see everything and encourage young artists (like so many, I received a personal note which thrills me to this day.) He loved the theater; he was and will always be the theater.

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