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Legendary songwriter LaShawn Daniels has died. He was 41.
His wife April Danielsrevealed the newson Instagram Wednesday, sharing that LaShawn was “the victim of a fatal car accident in South Carolina.”
“It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, family member and friend Lashawn Daniels,” April wrote.
“A Grammy-award winning producer and songwriter, Daniels was a man of extraordinary faith and a pillar in our family.”
“We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the continuous outpouring of love and sympathy. We ask that you respect the privacy of our entire family during this difficult time.”
“I would be places, I would be at work and if [my girlfriend] would call or hear anyone laughing, or speaking, or doing anything in the background, she’d be like, ‘Who is that?'” LaShawn told the Recording Academy.
“Then she’d be like, ‘Well, say my name then, and tell me that you love me,'” LaShawn added.
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LaShawn was later nominated again in the same category forTamar Braxton‘s “Love and War” in 2014.
His other notable songwriting credits includeWhitney Houston‘s “It’s Not Right but It’s Okay,”Jennifer Lopez‘s “If You Had My Love,”Spice Girls‘ “Holler,”Lady Gaga‘s “Telephone” andMichael Jackson‘s “You Rock My World.”
Since news of his death broke, several celebrities have expressed their condolences.
“An amazing husband, father, son & a brother to many,” former Destiny’s Child member Luckett, 38,wrote.
Rowland, 38,also spokeout writing, “YOUR gift wasn’t just in your brilliant melody and lyric, it was when you walked into a room, when you laughed!”
“I thank God for your laugh, and the time I got to share with you on this Earth! Our moments in the studio, our talks, Our heart to hearts on life & family! I can not believe this…..You will surely be missed BigShiz❤️!!” Rowland expressed.
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SingerKehlanialsopaid tributeto LaShawn on Twitter.
“We was supposed [to] go crazy next week… appreciate you for f—in wit me OG… your legacy will never be forgotten! this s— crazy! RIP Lashawn Daniels,” she wrote.
“The entire music community is feeling the loss of one of the greatest to ever do it… Lashawn Daniels… we just stood together a week ago. No words….” gospel singerKirk Franklintweeted.
source: people.com
