Will Jennings, an Oscar-winning lyricist known for co-writing the legendary "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic, passed away at age 80. He also received two Grammys for this song and Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven".
His inspiration for the haunting ballad came from a vibrant 101-year-old woman he met before writing it. The lyrics reflect the perspective of someone looking back on their life.
Jennings' remarkable career included songwriting hits with artists like Barry Manilow and Steve Winwood, contributing to the timeless classics "Higher Love" and "Looks Like We Made It."
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006, Jennings' pieces like "Up Where We Belong" and the Titanic theme solidified his legacy as a significant American lyricist.
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