Grammy-, and Emmy-winning composer known for Broadway's Annie and Bye Bye Birdie, has died. He was 96. Strouse died at his home in New York City on Thursday, a spokesman for the family confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.

Three-time Tony Award-winner Charles Strouse, Broadway's industrious, master melody-maker who composed the music for such classic musical theater hits as "Annie," "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Applause," died Thursday.

Charles Strouse, the celebrated composer behind Broadway hits like ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie’, has died at 96. His family confirmed the news to The