Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist, dies at 99

Oscar-winning lyricist Alan Bergman has died at 99. A family spokesperson said he died late Thursday in Los Angeles. Bergman teamed with his wife, Marilyn, for an enduring and loving partnership that produced such old-fashioned hits as “How do You Keep the Music Playing?,” “It Might Be You” and the classic “The Way We Were.” The Bergmans were among the most successful and prolific teams of their time. They provided words and occasional music for hundreds of songs, including movie themes that became as famous as the films themselves. Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett and many other artists performed their material.