Sometimes alone and sometimes with his insanely talented wife."
My hope is that his contributions to the entertainment industry will be remembered for many years to come."
Born Sidney Liebowitz in 1935, Lawrence expressed an interest in singing from a young age.
Steve Lawrence in 1990.Harry Langdon/Getty
Performing together as Steve & Eydie, they quickly garnered acclaim.
With and without Gorme, Lawrence released dozens of albums in his lifetime.
In the ’80s, they staged a series of sold-out Carnegie Hall concerts.
Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé in 1967.Martin Mills/Getty
Despite also pursuing solo projects and gigs, the duo continued performing together untilGorme diedin 2013.
“Her range was better than three octaves,” Lawrencetold theLos Angeles Timesof his late wife in 2014.
“She could sing with almost anybody.
But she enjoyed singing with me.
We were attached at the hip Steve-and-Eydie.
It was like we were one person to be married that long.”
