The man who wrote the lyrics to hit musicals Chicago and Cabaret, and to the classic track 'New York New York', has died of a heart attack. Fred Ebb - believed to be 76, though no one is sure - died at his New York home. Ebb will be best remembered for his work with John Kander which led to the creation of eleven Broadway musicals including Kiss of the Spider Woman, Zorba, The Rink and Woman of the Year. His funeral will be held later on today.
Sep 14, 2004
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Cabaret and Chicago lyricist Fred Ebb dies
Fred Ebb, lyricist of Chicago and Cabaret and of New York New York, has died of a heart attack at his New York home, believed to be aged 76.