Legendary Lyricist Sammy Cahn Dies at 79 From: The Washington Post | Date: January 16, 1993| Author: Martin Weil | Copyright 1993 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

Sammy Cahn, 79, a witty, wisecracking lyricist whose songs, including "Three Coins in the Fountain" and "Call Me Irresponsible," won an Emmy, four Oscars and a firm foothold in the nation's musical memory, died Jan. 15 in Los Angeles.

A New York high school dropout of great verbal dexterity, Mr. Cahn wrote hundreds of popular songs that were featured on radio and television, on Broadway and in Hollywood movies. He was known in particular for the work he did for Frank Sinatra, and he s...

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