Broadway legend Jerry Herman has died. Herman wrote the music and lyrics for “Mame,” “Hello, Dolly!,” and “La Cage aux Folles.” He was nominated for the Tony five times and won twice. He was also the recipient of a special Tony for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, in 2009. In 2010, he became a Kennedy Center honoree. Herman died on Thursday at the age of 88.

George Hearn sings “I Am What I Am”:

Jerry Herman talks about his career.

PHOTO: With Carol Channing, who died in January