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Ann Ronell
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Ann Ronell (1905–1993) was an American composer, lyricist, and musical director, recognized as one of the pioneering women in American popular music and Hollywood film scoring. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, she was mentored by George Gershwin. Her most famous composition, "Willow Weep for Me" (1932), became an enduring jazz standard. She also contributed to Disney's "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?" (1933) and composed music for Broadway and Hollywood films. Her work on "The Story of G.I. Joe" (1945) earned her two Academy Award nominations.
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