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Thomas Edward Meehan (August 14, 1929 – August 21, 2017) was an American writer. He was best known for Annie, The Producers, and Hairspray. Meehan wrote books for musicals Young Frankenstein and Cry-Baby. Meehan also co-wrote the book for ' and Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin.

Meehan won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1970, six Drama Desk Awards, and three Tony Awards.

Meehan was born in Ossining, New York, but grew up in Suffern, New York. He graduated from Hamilton College.

Meehan died on August 21, 2017 in Greenwich Village, New York City from cancer and surgical complications at the age of 88.

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