Will Jennings, Oscar-Winning ‘My Heart Will Go On’ Co-Writer, Dies at 80
The Songwriters Hall of Fame member was also behind hits like “Up Where We Belong” and “Tears in Heaven.” …
Screamin’ Scott Simon, Longtime Sha Na Na Pianist & Songwriter, Dies at 75
He played piano with the throwback group from 1970 through 2022 and co-wrote the song “Sandy,” performed by John Travolta in ‘Grease.’ …
James Darren, Pop Singer & ‘Gidget’ Actor, Dies at 88
Darren revived his singing career in the late ’90s when he appeared on several episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as holographic lounge singer Vic Fontaine. …
Danielle Moore, Singer of English Dance Band Crazy P, Dies at 52
Bandmates said vocalist died following “sudden and tragic circumstances” on Friday (August 30). …
Fatman Scoop Dies at 53 After Collapsing at Concert in Connecticut
“Last night, the world lost a radiant soul, a beacon of light on the stage and in life,” the rapper’s family wrote on social media. …
Maurice Williams, Writer and Lead Singer of ‘Stay,’ Dies at 86
The Zodiacs song topped the chart in 1960. …
Publicist Maxie Solters Dies at 37
Solters came from a long line of press representatives. …
Former Great White Frontman Jack Russell Dies at 63
Great White landed six songs on the Billboard Hot 100 in the late ’80s and early ’90s, including the top five smash “Once Bitten Twice Shy.” …
Greg Kihn, Singer & Songwriter Known for His ‘Jeopardy’ Hit, Dies at 75
The star died after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. …
Susan Wojcicki, Longtime YouTube CEO and Google Executive, Dies at 56
One of Google’s earliest employees, the pioneering tech executive lead YouTube for nine years. …