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Also Known As Gerald Herman
Born July 10, 1931 • New York City • New York
Died December 26, 2019 (aged 88) • Miami • Florida
Awards And Honors Kennedy Center Honors (2010) • Grammy Award (1966) • Grammy Award (1964) • Tony Awards (1961)
Notable Works “Hello, Dolly!” • “La Cage aux folles” • “Mame”
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