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Charles Strouse, the renowned composer behind dozens of beloved Broadway songs, has died aged 96.
Strouse died at his New York City home on Thursday, his four children announced. A cause of death was not disclosed.
In a career that spanned more than seven decades, Strouse composed some of the most well-known songs in musical theater history, including “Put on a Happy Face” from Bye Bye Birdie and “Tomorrow” from Annie.
In addition to Bye Bye Birdie and Annie, Strouse was also the mastermind behind Broadway musicals Applause, Golden Boy, Charlie & Algernon, Rags, and Nick & Nora.
Born June 7, 1928 in New York City, Strouse attended the Eastman School of Music and later studied under renowned composer Aaron Copland.
Strouse met songwriting partner Lee Adams in 1949. Together, the duo contributed material to multiple musical revues, including Catch a Star, Shoestring Revue, The Littlest Revue and Kaleidoscope. They also wrote specialty material for Kaye Ballard, Carol Burnett, Jane Morgan and Dick Shawn.
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