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American composer and pianist best known for co-writing the Christmas standard 'Winter Wonderland'. Early career as vaudeville pianistCo-wrote 'Winter Wonderland' (1934) with lyricist Richard B. SmithComposed for Broadway and HollywoodDied unexpectedly at age 47

• While recovering from tuberculosis in a Pennsylvania sanatorium, Richard B. Smith wrote 'Winter Wonderland' lyrics which Bernard later set to music
• 'Winter Wonderland' became a surprise summer hit in 1934 after recording by Richard Himber's orchestra
• Bernard died from a sudden heart attack in Los Angeles while actively working on film scores
• His death at 47 prevented him from witnessing the song's rise to become one of the most recorded Christmas classics globally