Sheldon Harnick

Sheldon Mayer Harnick (April 30, 1924 – June 23, 2023) was an American lyricist and songwriter. He was best known for his works with composer Jerry Bock on musicals such as Fiddler on the Roof.^[1][2]

Sheldon Harnick
Harnick in 2006
Background information
Birth name	Sheldon Mayer Harnick
Born	(1924-04-30)April 30, 1924 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	June 23, 2023(2023-06-23) (aged 99) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Musical theater
Occupation(s)	Lyricist
Years active	1949–2023

Harnick died at his home in New York City on June 23, 2023, at the age of 99.^[3][4]