Bob Merrill (Writer) | Playbill

Bob Merrill

Writer

Various reports reported him suffering from cancer and from severe gastroenteritis. He reportedly used a gun to shoot himself in the head outside his Beverly Hills, CA, home.

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  • Also Known As: Paul Stryker
  • Born: May 17, 1921 in Atlantic City, New Jersey
  • Death: Feb 17, 1998 in Beverly Hills, CA, USA

Awards

New York Drama Critics' Circle
1961 Best Musical Winner
Tony Award
1964 Composer and Lyricist Nominee
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