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Will Jennings

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Will Jennings
Born(1944-06-27)June 27, 1944
DiedSeptember 6, 2024(2024-09-06) (aged 80)
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationTyler Junior College; Stephen F. Austin State University
OccupationSongwriter
Known for"My Heart Will Go On"; "Tears in Heaven"; "Looks Like We Made It"

Wilbur H. "Will" Jennings (June 27, 1944 – September 6, 2024) was an American songwriter. He was born in Kilgore, Texas. He was known for writing the lyrics for "My Heart Will Go On". The recording was used as the theme for movie Titanic (1997). He has been included into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame. He also won several awards including three Grammy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Academy Awards.[1]

Jennings died of a long-illness in Tyler, Texas on September 6, 2024 at the age of 80.[2]

Jennings has received awards for writing lyrics to the following songs:

Academy Award for Best Original Song
Grammy Award for Song of the Year
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song – Motion Picture
  • "Tears In Heaven" from the movie Rush
Grammy Award for Song of the Year
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
Academy Award for Best Original Song
BAFTA Film Awards for Best Original Song
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song

References

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  1. "Will Jennings". IMDb.
  2. "Will Jennings, Lyricist For 'Tears in Heaven,' 'My Heart Will Go On,' Dies". Best Classic Bands. 7 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.

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