Cynthia Weil, the iconic songwriter behind hits like “You’ve Lost That Loving Feelin'” and “On Broadway,” has sadly passed away at the age of 82.
Weil’s daughter told TMZ that he died Thursday night (June 1), though a cause of death has yet to be announced.
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“My mother, Cynthia Weil, was the best mother, grandmother, and wife our family could have asked for. She was my best friend, my confidante and my accomplice and an idol and trailblazer for women in music,” her daughter, Dr. Jenn Mann, said in a statement.
Cynthia is survived by her husband Barry Mann, who was her longtime songwriter.
If you’ve seen the Broadway musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, then you know all about Cynthia, who was a close friend of Carole’s. She and Barry are characters in the musical.
We send our thoughts and condolences to Cynthia’s loved ones during this difficult time.
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