Stephen Sondheim's Death
Born (Birthday) March 22, 1930
Death Date November 26, 2021
Age of Death 91 years
Cause of Death Cardiovascular Disease
Profession Composer
The composer Stephen Sondheim died at the age of 91. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Legendary musical theatre composer and lyricist. He is best known for works such as “West Side Story,” “Gypsy,” “Into the Woods,” and “Sweeney Todd.”
He was born into financial privilege, but emotional isolation. He has been in a relationship with his partner Jeff Romley.
How did Stephen Sondheim die?
His death certificate, obtained by The Times on Dec. 2, said the cause was cardiovascular disease.
Quotes
"I fell into lyric writing because of music. I backed into it.
Stephen Sondheim
"The fact is popular art dates. It grows quaint. How many people feel strongly about Gilbert and Sullivan today compared to those who felt strongly in 1890?
Stephen Sondheim
"I don’t listen to recordings of my songs. I don’t avoid it, I just don’t go out of my way to do it.
Stephen Sondheim
"I would have been a geologist.
Stephen Sondheim
"Every single song I’ve ever written is sung by a character created by somebody else. Some might have a jaundiced view of love, some don’t. But none of these songs is me singing – not a single one.
Stephen Sondheim