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Jonathan Larson

American composer and lyricist
Jonathan David Larson was an American composer, lyricist and playwright most famous for writing the musicals Rent and Tick, Tick... Boom!, which explored the social issues of multiculturalism, substance use disorder, and homophobia. Wikipedia
Born: February 4, 1960, White Plains, NY
Died: January 25, 1996 (age 35 years), Manhattan, New York, NY
Education: Adelphi University (BFA)
Notable works: Rent (1996); Tick, Tick... Boom! (2001); Superbia (not officially published)