86 years old (Born on June 21, 1938)
Happy Birthday, Don Black! You've penned lyrics that made James Bond suave, Andrew Lloyd Webber dramatic, and Michael Jackson moonwalk-worthy. Clearly your words have the Midas touch—turning melodies into gold records and making Marvin Hamlisch hum along happily.From "Born Free" to Broadway brilliance, you've given us timeless tunes we can't stop singing (even if our neighbors wish we would). May your birthday be filled with as much joy as you've brought audiences worldwide—and may you never run out of rhymes or reasons to celebrate!
Here's hoping this year brings more standing ovations—and fewer writer's blocks. Cheers!