E.Y. Harburg Death
E.Y. passed away on March 4, 1981 at the age of 84 in Hollywood Hills, California, USA. E.Y.'s cause of death was heart attack.
When did E.Y. Harburg die?
March 4, 1981How did E.Y. Harburg die? What was the cause of death?
Heart attackHow old was E.Y. Harburg when died?
84Where did E.Y. Harburg die? What was the location of death?
Hollywood Hills, California, USA
E.Y. Harburg Birthday and Date of Death
E.Y. Harburg was born on April 8, 1896 and died on March 4, 1981. E.Y. was 84 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: April 8, 1896
Date of Death: March 4, 1981
Age at Death: 84
E.Y. Harburg - Biography
Edgar Yipsel "Yip" Harburg (born Isidore Hochberg, Yiddish: איסידור הוכברג; April 8, 1896 – March 5, 1981) was an American popular song lyricist who worked with many well-known composers. He wrote the lyrics to the standards "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?," "April in Paris," and "It's Only a Paper Moon," as well as all of the songs in The Wizard of Oz, including "Over the Rainbow." He was known for the social commentary of his lyrics, as well as his liberal sensibilities. He also championed racial and gender equality and union politics.
