1 of 3 This Oct. 2011 photo shows composer Marvin Hamlisch at Heinz Hall in downtown Pittsburgh. Marvin Hamlisch, who composed the scores for dozens of movies including "The Sting" and won a Tony for "A Chorus Line," has died in Los Angeles at 68. Hamlisch was a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music and Queens College (where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree). Kathie Lee Gifford experienced a mortifying episode when she attended the funeral service for the late composer Marvin Hamlisch on Tuesday. Marvin Hamlisch, the award-winning composer of "A Chorus Line" and "The Way We Were", has died suddenly at the age of 68, prompting warm tributes from … Marvin Hamlisch, the composer of "A Chorus Line" and a Broadway icon known for his toe-tapping melodies and ebullient personality, died Tuesday … Only Marvin Hamlisch and Composer Richard Rodgers have won a “PEGOT” ... (At the time of his death he was preparing to assume responsibilities as Principal Pops Conductor for The Philadelphia Orchestra.) Hamlisch collapsed and died Monday after a brief illness, his publicist Ken Sunshine said on behalf of the family. "He'd pulled a back muscle recently, but there was nothing serious. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/marvin-hamlisch-dead-359000 Hamlisch, who died earlier this month at the age of 68, became one of Broadway and Hollywood's most prolific maestros, composing masterpieces including "A Chorus Line" and "The Way We Were." Marvin Hamlisch, who composed or arranged the scores for dozens of movies including "The Sting" and the Broadway smash "A Chorus Line," has died in Los Angeles. Marvin Hamlisch, who composed or arranged the scores for dozens of movies including "The Sting" and the Broadway smash "A Chorus Line," has died in Los Angeles. OBITUARY Marvin Hamlisch Born June 2, 1944 Marvin Hamlisch was born on June 2, 1944 and passed away in West Los Angeles, CA and is under the care of Frank E. Campbell - The Funeral Chapel. He was 68. He was 68. Other details were not released. He had some really wonderful new endeavors," Shea said. Marvin Hamlisch suffered from brain damage in the weeks before his death on Aug. 6, but ultimately succumbed to lung failure, according to his death certificate. Pasadena Symphony and Pops President Melinda Shea said Hamlisch's death was unexpected and that she knew of no serious health problems. Hamlisch collapsed and died Monday after a brief illness, his publicist Ken Sunshine said, … PHOTOS: Marvin Hamlisch. Hamlisch, a conductor and award-winning composer best …