Sammy Cahn (June 18, 1913 - January 15, 1993) was a songwriter and musician, playing the piano and violin.
He was born Samuel Cohen in New York City. He died in Los Angeles, California, of heart-related problems. He was married at least twice; first to Gloria Delson in 1945, and later to Virginia Basile in 1970.
He wrote lyrics for many songs, including four Academy Award winners:
On his passing in 1993, Sammy Cahn was interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
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