Seine Chart-Hits kennt wohl jeder: Musikwelt trauert um Legende – Superstar mit emotionalen Worten 17.02.2026

Legendary songwriter Billy Steinberg, known for crafting iconic hits like Madonna's "Like a Virgin," Whitney Houston's "So Emotional," The Bangles' "Eternal Flame," and Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors," has died at the age of 75. Steinberg passed away on Monday, February 16th, at his home in Brentwood, California, after a battle with cancer. Throughout his career, he collaborated extensively with Tom Kelly, producing five number-one hits in the US. His significant contributions to music earned him a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011 and a Grammy in 1997 for his work on Celine Dion's album "Falling Into You." He is survived by his wife, Trina, and sons Ezra and Max, and his death occurred just ten days before his 76th birthday.

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