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1918 – 1986Alan Jay Lerner (1918-1986)Died 14 June 1986, aged 67American lyricist and librettist best known for his partnership with composer Frederick Loewe on musicals including My Fair Lady, Gigi and Camelot. His work won multiple Tony and Academy Awards. He died in New York City.