Ben Lanzarone, best known for his compositions for hit TV shows, has died aged 85.
His wife, the famous actress Ilene Graff, confirmed his death and said he died peacefully in his sleep. They have collaborated on several projects over the years after meeting on the set of “Grease.”
Lanzarone and Graff have also hosted workshops for professionals in the entertainment industry. He is survived by his wife and daughter, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, who paid emotional tribute to her father with an Instagram post on Saturday.
Ben Lanzarone Died in His Sleep
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Ben Lanzarone, whose musical compositions adorned many famous television shows, has died at the age of 85. His wife, Graff, revealed his death to news outlets. He had been battling lung cancer for an undisclosed length of time at the time of his death.
Lanzarone is survived by Graff and their daughter, Nikka. Graff confirmed that he was with her at the time of her death. So far, there is no further information about the memorial plan for the successful composer.
In 1986, Lanzarone was honored with the ASCAP Most Outstanding Underscore Award. His musical compositions are highlights of various popular TV shows from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s. These include “The Love Boat,” “Happy Days, Dynasty, Mork and Mindy,” “Laverne and Shirley,” and more.
The Composer’s Daughter, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, Pays Tribute To Him
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Lanzarone and Graff’s daughter, Nikka Graff Lanzarone, paid tribute to her father on Instagram on Saturday. She posted multiple photos, showing him with her as she happily played the piano, him holding her as a baby and smiling happily, and a video of her playing alone.
The emotional caption on the post read: “Dad. You will always be a monster. Your loss is immeasurable. Without words. Maybe the words will come. But until they do, we have music.”
The comment read, “Oh, Nikka. I am so sorry for your countless losses. Sending you so much love & light.” Another wrote, “Nice to spend some time with him. Much love to you and your mother.”
Another read, “I’m so sorry for your loss my love. Holding you close. Sending love to you and your family.”
The fourth support message reads, “NO. Nikka, I’m sorry. Sending you so much love as you navigate this; it is one of the hardest things we go through in life.”
Ben Lanzarone And Ilene Graff Work Together On Several Events
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Lanzarone and Graff have been married for more than 45 years after first meeting on the set of “Grease.” At the time, he was working on the music video for the hit song “Summer Nights.” They then worked together again on “Mr. Belvedere,” where Graff played Marsha Cameron Owens for over 100 episodes.
The couple worked together again in 2013 when they hosted a workshop for professionals in the entertainment industry. The program, which ran for about two months, was a success and featured big names in the industry, such as Tippi Hedren and Dee Wallace.
At the time, Graff spoke to Broadway World about the program. He says, “We work with everyone from beginners to working professionals. Students not only learn from us, they learn from their classmates as they become a supportive and cohesive group. We focus on choosing songs, analyzing lyrics, the importance of storytelling and understanding music.”
Rest in peace, Ben Lanzarone.
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