Oscar-Winning Songwriter Alan Bergman Dies at 99

Alan Bergman, the Oscar-winning lyricist known for timeless songs such as "The Way We Were" and "It Might Be You," died at age 99 at his Los Angeles home. Despite suffering from respiratory issues in recent months, Bergman continued to write songs until the end. He collaborated extensively with his late wife, Marilyn Bergman, forming one of Hollywood's most successful songwriting partnerships, producing hits for artists like Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, and Michael Jackson. Together, they won multiple Emmys, Grammys, and Oscars for iconic film songs and TV themes, including "The Windmills of Your Mind" and the sitcom themes for "Maude" and "Good Times." Married in 1958, the couple remained partners until Marilyn's death in 2022. Bergman's legacy is marked by elegant lyrics that have become deeply ingrained in American popular culture and film history.