Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist and ‘father figure’ to Barbra Streisand, dies at 99

“Alan Bergman was not only a prolific lyricist, and incredible husband, father and grandfather, he was family to me — a father figure,” said Streisand.

Lyricists Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman flank singer Barbra Streisand during the 2008 ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards at the Beverly Hilton, May 6, 2008.

(photo credit: Lester Cohen/Getty Images)

ByANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA

JULY 22, 2025 01:40

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“Alan Bergman was not only a prolific lyricist, and incredible husband, father and grandfather, he was family to me — a father figure,” said Streisand.

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