Herbert Kretzmer
English journalist and lyricist (1925-2020)
Herbert Kretzmer, OBE (5 October 1925 – 14 October 2020) was a South African-born English journalist and lyricist. He was best known as the lyricist for the English-language musical adaptation of Les Misérables as well as for his long-time writing works with the French singer Charles Aznavour.[1]
Herbert Kretzmer | |
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Born | Kroonstad, South Africa | 5 October 1925
Died | 14 October 2020 | (aged 95)
Occupation(s) | Journalist, lyricist |
Spouse(s) | Elisabeth Margaret Wilson (m. 1961–1973) Sybil Sever (m. 1988) |
He was nominated for Best Original Song at the 85th Academy Awards and the 70th Golden Globe Awards for the song "Suddenly" from the 2012 movie version of Les Misérables.[2]
Kretzmer died on 14 October 2020 in London from Parkinson's disease-related problems at the age of 95.[3]
References
change- ↑ [1] Archived 9 April 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "70th Golden Globe Awards Nominations". Deadline.com. 2012-12-13. Retrieved 2014-07-04.
- ↑ Les Misérables lyricist Herbert Kretzmer has died
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