Published 09/07/2024 6:55:46 p.m.

Will Jennings, Oscar-Winning ‘My Heart Will Go On’ Co-Writer, Dies at 80

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Will Jennings, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning co-writer of Titanic‘s “My Heart Will Go On” and other hit songs by Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood and Whitney Houston, has died. He was 80. The superstar lyricist passed away Friday (Sept. 6) at his home in Tyler, Texas, his caregiver Martha Sherrod confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. A cause of death was not provided, but Jennings had been experiencing health issues in recent years. …

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New York Post

Will Jennings, famed lyricist and co-writer of ‘Titanic’s’ ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ dead at 80

Will Jennings, famed lyricist and co-writer of the iconic Titanic theme, Celine Dion‘s “My Heart Will Go On, and a two-time Oscar and Grammy winner, has died at the age of 80.

09/08/2024 6:13:01 a.m.·New York, United States

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Metro News

My Heart Will Go On co-writer Will Jennings dies aged 80

Songwriter Will Jennings has sadly died at the age of 80 (Picture: Getty) Will Jennings, a co-writer of the iconic song My Heart Will Go On, has died at the age of 80, it has been confirmed. Jennings famously penned Celine Dion’s 1997 tune, which featured in the Titanic movie, and also wrote Eric Clapton’s Tears in Heaven. As well as working with Dion and Clapton, Jennings collaborated with many other high-profile stars, including Mariah Carey, …

09/07/2024 4:45:56 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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RIA Novosti [🇷🇺-affiliated]

The co-creator of the hit My Heart Will Go On from the movie “Titanic” dies

Wilbur Jennings, co-author of the main soundtrack for the film “Titanic”, has died at the age of 80, his nurse Martha told the American edition of Hollywood Reporter... RIA Novosti, September 8, 2024

09/07/2024 9:23:16 p.m.·Russian Federation

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Deadline

Will Jennings Dies: Oscar- And Grammy-Winning ‘My Heart Will Go On’ Co-Writer Was 80

Will Jennings, the two-time Oscar and Grammy-winning co-writer of the beloved Titanic theme, Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” has died at 80 in his Texan home, according to multiple reports. Though a cause of death was not identified, those close to the composer said he had been in declining health for a number […]

09/07/2024 5:02:00 p.m.·Los Angeles, United States

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Lenta.RU [🇷🇺-affiliated]

The author of the cult song from “Titanic” dies

Songwriter Will Jennings, the lyricist of the cult song My Heart Will Go On from James Cameron's Titanic, died in the United States at the age of 80. This is reported by The Hollywood Reporter

09/07/2024 7:44:00 p.m.·Russian Federation

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RollingStone

Will Jennings, Oscar-Winning ‘My Heart Will Go On’ Lyricist, Dead 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. Jennings’ 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. Former J. Geils Band …

09/07/2024 5:26:54 p.m.·Los Angeles, United States

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