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The theatrical giant, who died Friday at 91, was as complex as his lyrics, dogmatic in his rules and not generous with praise about his work.

The theatrical giant, who died Friday at 91, was as complex as his lyrics, dogmatic in his rules and not generous with praise about his work.

Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century, has died.

Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century with his intelligent, intricately rhymed lyrics, his use of evocative melodies and his willingness to tackle unusual subjects, has died. He was 91.

Towering musical theater master Stephen Sondheim dies

The theatrical giant, who died Friday at 91, was as complex as his lyrics, dogmatic in his rules and not generous with praise about his work.

That most American of art forms, the musical comedy, lost a dominant presence on Friday when composer/lyricists Stephen Sondheim died at his home in Connecticut.

The theatrical giant, who died Friday at 91, was as complex as his lyrics, dogmatic in his rules and not generous with praise about his work.

The theatrical giant, who died Friday at 91, was as complex as his lyrics, dogmatic in his rules and not generous with praise about his work.

Tributes quickly flooded social media as performers and writers alike saluted a giant of the theatre