Herbert Kretzmer

Herbert Kretzmer
OBE
Herbert Kretzmer OBE
Born	5 October 1925; Kroonstad, Union of South Africa
Died	14 October 2020 (aged 95); London, England
Occupation(s)	Journalist, lyricist
Spouses	Elisabeth Margaret Wilson (m. 1961; div. 1973); Sybil Sever (m. 1988);
Children	2

Herbert Kretzmer OBE (5 October 1925 – 14 October 2020) was a South African-born English^{[citation needed]} journalist and lyricist. He was best known as the lyricist for the English-language musical adaptation of Les Misérables^[1] and for his collaboration with French singer and songwriter Charles Aznavour.^[2]

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^ Langer, Emily (19 October 2020). "Herbert Kretzmer: Lyricist behind stage phenomenon 'Les Misérables'". The Independent.

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[2] Langer, Emily (19 October 2020). "Herbert Kretzmer: Lyricist behind stage phenomenon 'Les Misérables'". The Independent.

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Herbert Kretzmer OBE
Born	(1925-10-05)5 October 1925 Kroonstad, Union of South Africa
Died	14 October 2020(2020-10-14) (aged 95) London, England
Occupation(s)	Journalist, lyricist
Spouses	Elisabeth Margaret Wilson (m. 1961; div. 1973) Sybil Sever (m. 1988)
Children	2