Frank Henry Loesser was an American composer and lyricist. He died of lung cancer at age 59. During World War II, he wrote 1942's "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition". Formerly a successful lyricist in collaboration with other composers, this was the first song for which Loesser composed the melody in addition to the lyric. Loesser was awarded a Grammy Award in 1961 for Best Original Cast Show Album for "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying". Wikipedia
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Songwriter and composer remembered for his contributions to Broadway and Hollywood, among the dozens of which were 'Guys and Dolls' and 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'. He appeared as an actor in one film, the slapstick Red, Hot and Blu www.imdb.com/name/nm0004230/