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Barbra Streisand has paid tribute to lyricist Alan Bergman, who died at the age of 99. In her message on Instagram, she wrote,
“Alan Bergman was not only a prolific lyricist, and incredible husband, father and grandfather, he was family to me— a father figure.”
Bergman passed away less than two months before his 100th birthday. His death was confirmed by his publicist, who said the cause was a respiratory illness.
Alan and his late wife Marilyn were a famous songwriting team in the music and film world. Their partnership lasted over six decades and they produced some of the most memorable songs in entertainment history. The couple won several awards for their work, including Oscars, Grammys, and Emmys.
Streisand, 83, shared a photo of herself with Alan on Instagram. She expressed her love and respect for him and their long creative bond.
“We met over 60 years ago,” she said. “We never stopped loving each other and collaborating together.”
A long History of music and friendship between Barbra Streisand and Alan Bergman
Barbra Streisand and Alan Bergman first met over six decades ago. They worked together on many songs and film projects. One of their most well-known collaborations is The Way We Were, which Streisand performed in the 1973 film of the same name.
In her tribute, Streisand recalled her final conversation with Alan. “My last conversation with him was about a wonderful song he was working on,” she shared. Even at 99, Alan was still writing and creating music.
Streisand added, “I like to think he’s again in Marilyn’s warm embrace and I’m sure they have started collaborating again on another song. I will miss them both.”
Her message showed how deep their friendship was, both personally and professionally.
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The Bergmans’ legacy in songwriting
Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman wrote lyrics for commercial music in film, television and dramatic performances. They took off in 1967 with In the heat of the night, to the music of Quincy Jones. They subsequently collaborated with Jones once more on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, where they penned Someone in the Dark which was sung by Michael Jackson.
The duo also composed I Knew I Loved You in a tribute album to Ennio Morricone, where Celine Dion lent her voice for the song. After their numerous credits, they can be seen to have evolved through the generations of music and media.
Alan and Marilyn won numerous prizes, among which there were three Academy Awards and two Grammy Awards. They became members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and got several Emmys. Their performances are still in the history of American music.
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Alan Bergman’s passing marks the end of an era in songwriting. Alongside his wife Marilyn, he helped shape the sound of film and TV music. Barbra Streisand’s tribute reminds people how personal and powerful those bonds were. “He was family to me,” she wrote, “a father figure.” As fans and friends mourn his death, his lyrics continue to live on through the songs they created.
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