Charles Strouse, Multi-Award Winning Composer of Bye Bye Birdie, Annie and More, Dies at 96
Charles Strouse, the multi-award-winning American film, television and Broadway musical composer, best known for his Tony-winning scores for Bye Bye Birdie, Applause and Annie, died at his home in New York City on May 15. The news was announced today by his four children: Benjamin, Nicholas, Victoria and William Strouse. He was 96. Strouse was born in New York City on June 7, 1928. His parents worked in the tobac…