Ira Levin grandchildren. Ira Levin died from a heart attack at his home in Manhattan, on November 12, 2007. Ira Levin Ira Marvin Levin (August 27, 1929 – November 12, 2007) was an American novelist, playwright, and songwriter. His most noted works include the novels "A Kiss Before Dying" (1953), "Rosemary's Baby" (1967), "The Stepford Wives" (1972), and "The Boys from Brazil" (1976), as well as the play "Deathtrap" (1978). Many of his novels and plays have been adapted to film. Ira Levin was born on August 27, 1929, in the New York City, New York borough of Manhattan. He grew up
Who Could Ask for Anything More? A Celebration of Ira Gershwin Michael Praed; Helen Shapiro and Dave Willetts. It was hosted by Charles Dance and David Soul. Present at the event were Ira Gershwin's family and the then Prime Minister John Major. Songs performed for the show included: The following archive material relating to the concert is held in the Royal Albert Hall Events collection (RAHE): Who Could Ask for Anything More? A Celebration of Ira Gershwin Who Could Ask for Anything More? A Celebration of Ira Gershwin (24 November 1996) was a concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in aid of Mencap to celebrate the centenary of Ira Gershwin's