Fran Minkoff

Frances Minkoff (February 5, 1915 – April 22, 2002) was an American lyricist best known for her songs co-written with Fred Hellerman of The Weavers.

Frances M. Minkoff
Born	(1915-02-05)February 5, 1915 New York, New York, U.S.
Died	April 22, 2002(2002-04-22) (aged 87) New York, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Lyricist, poet

Career

Her collaborations include the anti-war song "Come Away Melinda", recorded in 1963 by Harry Belafonte.^[1]

Minkoff died in New York City at the age of 87.^[2]