Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist, dies at 99 in Los Angeles.

Lyricist Alan Bergman , known for songs such as "The Windmills of Your Mind" and "The Way We Were," died at the age of 99 at his home in Los Angeles, his daughter told The Hollywood Reporter on Friday. Julie Bergman Sender told the publication that he died Thursday of natural causes.

The author, along with his wife, Marilyn Bergman , formed one of the most recognized duos in film and television music, winner of an Oscar, several Grammys, and an Emmy for their prolific career as lyricists. Marilyn Bergman died in January 2022 of respiratory failure at the age of 93.

Together, they earned 17 Academy Award nominations , including three for songs such as "The Windmills of Your Mind" from the film "The Thomas Crown Affair"; "The Way We Were," performed by Barbra Streisand for the film of the same name in which she starred alongside Robert Redford; and another for the soundtrack to "Yentl."

Her collaboration with Streisand was extensive: they both met her in Brooklyn and the singer performed several of her songs , such as 'You Don't Bring Me Flowers' , 'On Rainy Afternoons' and 'After the Rain' .

The Bergmans were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and also won four Emmy Awards and two Grammy Awards. Other notable works include the song "Look Around" by Sergio Mendes and the Ray Charles opening number for "In the Heat of the Night," which features music by Quincy Jones.

Alan Bergman was born on September 11, 1925 in New York City. He studied at the University of North Carolina, where he graduated in music and theater arts, and earned a master's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

The lyricist served in World War II , and after the war he worked in television before beginning his career as a writer.

Lyricist, singer, and composer Johnny Mercer introduced him to songwriting, and together they worked on films such as Frank Sinatra's 'Nice 'n' Easy' and Fred Astaire's 'That Face.'

Lyricist Alan Bergman , known for songs such as "The Windmills of Your Mind" and "The Way We Were," died at the age of 99 at his home in Los Angeles, his daughter told The Hollywood Reporter on Friday. Julie Bergman Sender told the publication that he died Thursday of natural causes.