Stephen Sondheim, an American musical comedy icon, has actually passed away at age 91
After celebrating Thanksgiving with his friends, Stephen Sondheim was found dead at his home in Connecticut (Northeastern United States), according to statements by his attorney "F. Richard Pappas" in an interview with The New York Times.
Sondheim, born on March 22, 1930 in New York, is considered one of the greatest authors of musicals, having received his training at an early age from the most prominent authors of musicals.
At the age of 25, he was chosen to write the lyrics for the play "West Side Story", which became a legend in the musical theatre.
Among the most prominent works in which he participated are "Sweeney Todd", "Gypsy", "Sunday in the Park with George" and "A Little Night Music".
During his long career, Sondheim won many awards, including an "Oscar" and a "Pulitzer Prize" , while in 2015 former US President Barack Obama awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor.