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Songwriting Legend Will Jennings Dies at 80
Will Jennings, the two-time Oscar-winning lyricist who co-wrote Celine Dion‘s “My Heart Will Go On” along with chart-topping hits by Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, and Whitney Houston, has died at the age of 80.
Tribute and Legacy
His caretaker confirmed the songwriter’s death to The Hollywood Reporter, adding that he died Friday at his home in Tyler, Texas. No cause of death was given, but Jennings had health issues in recent years.
Peter Wolf, the former J. Geils Band singer who collaborated with Jennings on a pair of solo albums, tweeted, “A sad time, the passing of Will Jennings, a maestro, brilliant mind and a gentle spirit. It was an enormous honor to have worked with such a musical genius.”
Honors and Achievements
A Songwriter’s Hall of Fame inductee with a half-dozen Number One hits in his catalog, Jennings was a two-time winner of the Academy Awards’ Best Original Song. His honors include:
Oscar Winners: “Up Where We Belong” (1982) and “My Heart Will Go On” (1997)
Grammy Winners: “Tears in Heaven” (1993) and “My Heart Will Go On” (1997) (Song of the Year and Record of the Year)
Hit Singles: a pair of Number One hits co-written by Jennings include “Higher Love” and “Roll With It,” as well as the Top 20 hit “Back in the High Life Again,” as well as other notable songs by Barry Manilow, Whitney Houston, Tim McGraw, and many others.
Throughout his illustrious career, Jennings wrote songs for a diverse range of artists, from Jimmy Buffett to Mariah Carey, and from Roy Orbison to Dionne Warwick, showcasing his impressive range and talent.
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What were Will Jennings’ biggest hits?
Will Jennings wrote chart-topping hits including "Higher Love", "Roll With It", "Back in the High Life Again", and many more.
Who collaborated with Will Jennings on a pair of solo albums?
Peter Wolf, the former J. Geils Band singer.
When did Will Jennings die?
Will Jennings died on Friday at his home in Tyler, Texas.
How old was Will Jennings at the time of his death?
Will Jennings was 80 years old when he died.
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